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Best Elk County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 862 students in Elk County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elk County, PA are Johnsonburg Area Elementary School and South St Marys Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elk 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 53% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Elk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Elk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnsonburg Area Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1356 Wilcox Rd
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
(814) 965-2577
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South St Marys Street Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
370 S Saint Marys St
Saint Marys, PA 15857
(814) 834-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elk County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elk County, PA include Johnsonburg Area Elementary School and South St Marys Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elk County?
2 public preschools are located in Elk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elk County?
Elk County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Elk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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