For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,087 students in Westmoreland County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, PA are Mellon Elementary School, Stanwood Elementary School and Fort Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmoreland County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Westmoreland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Westmoreland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mellon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Bell Street
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-5663
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Stanwood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 Arona Rd
New Stanton, PA 15672
(724) 838-4000
New Stanton, PA 15672
(724) 838-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Fort Allen Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
560 Baltzer Meyer Pike
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2501
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 850-2501
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
West Hempfield Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
469 Wendel Road
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2780
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 850-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Laurel Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Education Lane
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 235-2723
New Florence, PA 15944
(724) 235-2723
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Jeannette Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Jeannette, PA 15644
(724) 523-6522
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Martin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Seventh Street Rd
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
New Kensington, PA 15068
(724) 335-4401
Gr: PK-K | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Monessen El Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Rostraver St
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-4456
Monessen, PA 15062
(724) 684-4456
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Westmoreland County, PA include Mellon Elementary School, Stanwood Elementary School and Fort Allen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Westmoreland County?
8 public preschools are located in Westmoreland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westmoreland County?
Westmoreland County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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