For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 307 students in Centre County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Centre County, PA are Centre Hall-potter Elementary School and Miles Township Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centre County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Centre County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Centre County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centre Hall-potter Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 North Hoffer Street
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 422-2000
Centre Hall, PA 16828
(814) 422-2000
Grades: PK-4
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Miles Township Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
80 Town Lane Road
Rebersburg, PA 16872
(814) 422-2000
Rebersburg, PA 16872
(814) 422-2000
Grades: PK-4
| 110 students
Centre County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
106 School Street
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-8822
Spring Mills, PA 16875
(814) 422-8822
Grades: K-4
| 83 students
200 Short St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4906
Grades: 5-6
| 250 students
100130 North 6th St
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4860
Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 342-4860
Grades: 7-8
| 280 students
Wonderland Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2112 Sandy Drive
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
State College, PA 16803
(814) 234-5886
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Centre County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Centre County, PA include Centre Hall-potter Elementary School and Miles Township Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Centre County?
2 public preschools are located in Centre County.
What is the racial composition of students in Centre County?
Centre County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Centre County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Centre County include: Miles Township Elementary School vs. Centre Hall-potter Elementary School, Centre Hall-potter Elementary School vs. Miles Township Elementary School
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