For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,185 students in Montgomery County, PA. The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, PA are Evans Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Barth Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Sunset Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6012
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6012
Gr: PK-4 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
461 N York St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6646
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6646
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Barth Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
467 W Walnut St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6675
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6675
Gr: PK-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Gr: PK-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
970 N Franklin St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6641
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6641
Gr: PK-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
1020 Sandy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Gr: K | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2765 Egypt Rd
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Norristown, PA 19403
(610) 489-5000
Gr: K-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
69 Meadowbrook Avenue
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 420-5300
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 420-5300
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
920 Morris St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6635
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6635
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
West & Highland Avenues
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 884-1801
Gr: 7-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1125 Limekiln Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 420-5800
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 420-5800
Gr: K | 95 students Minority enrollment: 29%
250 Maple Ave
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-9121
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-9121
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
131 Rosemary Ave
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8104
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 619-8104
Gr: K-3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Old York And Melrose Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 90%
29 East First Ave Trappe Bldg
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-1196
Collegeville, PA 19426
(610) 489-1196
Gr: 8-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 4%
2925 Byberry Rd
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 674-2446
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 674-2446
Gr: K-5 | 721 students Minority enrollment: 14%
400 S Lewis Rd
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6011
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 705-6011
Gr: 9 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
3990 Orangemans Road
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 325-1700
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 325-1700
Gr: 3-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
3980 Orangemans Road
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 325-1400
Hatboro, PA 19040
(215) 325-1400
Gr: K-2 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, PA include Evans Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Barth Elementary School. Montgomery County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
6 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montgomery County include: Rupert Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Rupert Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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