For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,315 students in Schuylkill County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Schuylkill County, PA are Pine Grove Elementary School and Shenandoah Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuylkill County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Schuylkill County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Schuylkill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 School Street
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-2731
Gr: PK-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Centre Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2796
Shenandoah, PA 17976
(570) 462-2796
Gr: PK-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
24 Llewellyn Road
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 544-1400
Gr: PK-K | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Schuylkill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Broad St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
42 S Center St
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
89 N Hancock St
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Gr: K-1 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Schuylkill County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Schuylkill County, PA include Pine Grove Elementary School and Shenandoah Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Schuylkill County?
3 public preschools are located in Schuylkill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schuylkill County?
Schuylkill County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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