For the 2026 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2026)
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 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
1020 Sandy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Norristown, PA 19401
(484) 270-2140
Gr: K | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 56% (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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