For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,665 students in Mckean County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Mckean County, PA are Otto-eldred Elementary School, Smethport Area Elementary School and Port Allegany Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mckean County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Mckean County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mckean County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Otto-eldred Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 Bennett Street
Eldred, PA 16731
(814) 817-1380
Eldred, PA 16731
(814) 817-1380
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Smethport Area Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 S Mechanic St
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Smethport, PA 16749
(814) 887-5012
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Port Allegany Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Clyde Lynch Dr
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-9557
Port Allegany, PA 16743
(814) 642-9557
Grades: PK-6
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
265 Constitution Ave
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Bradford, PA 16701
(814) 362-6834
Grades: PK-2
| 518 students
Mckean County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 7267
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
(814) 778-5351
Mount Jewett, PA 16740
(814) 778-5351
Grades: 1-5
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mckean County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Mckean County, PA include Otto-eldred Elementary School, Smethport Area Elementary School and Port Allegany Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mckean County?
4 public preschools are located in Mckean County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mckean County?
Mckean County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mckean County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mckean County include: Port Allegany Elementary School vs. Smethport Area Elementary School, Smethport Area Elementary School vs. Port Allegany Elementary School, Otto-eldred Elementary School vs. Smethport Area Elementary School
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