For the 2026 school year, there are 5 magnet public preschools serving 2,473 students in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Pennsylvania are Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 and Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Pennsylvania (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsburgh Montessori K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Graham St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Arch Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 529-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6200 Stanton Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 529-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11748 State Route 106
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Kingsley, PA 18826
(570) 434-8435
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Pittsburgh Carmalt K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Breining St
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
(412) 529-7760
Gr: PK-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked magnet public preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Pennsylvania include Pittsburgh Montessori K-5, Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 and Pittsburgh Dilworth K-5.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Pennsylvania?
5 magnet public preschools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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