For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 504 students in 15642, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in 15642, PA is West Hempfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 15642 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 15642, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 15642, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
15642, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15020 Ardara Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Irwin, PA 15642
(412) 823-1433
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
10870 Mockingbird Dr
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-1250
Grades: 6-8
| 562 students
1015 Pennsylvania Ave
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 863-8410
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
780 Brush Hill Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 861-3020
Grades: K-4
| 481 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 15642, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 15642, PA include West Hempfield Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 15642?
1 public preschools are located in 15642.
What is the racial composition of students in 15642?
15642 public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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