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Best Potter County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 703 students in Potter County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Potter County, PA are Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Northern Potter Childrens School and Austin Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potter County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Potter County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Potter County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oswayo Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
277 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1702
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Northern Potter Childrens School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
745 Northern Potter Road
Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 848-7563
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Austin Area Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
138 Costello Avenue
Austin, PA 16720
(814) 647-8603
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Galeton Area School
27 Bridge St
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Potter County, PA

Potter County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Galeton Area School (Closed 2023)
27 Bridge Street
Galeton, PA 16922
(814) 435-6571
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Oswayo Valley High School (Closed 2023)
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Oswayo Valley Middle School (Closed 2023)
318 S. Oswayo Street
Shinglehouse, PA 16748
(814) 260-1701
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Potter County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Potter County, PA include Oswayo Valley Elementary School, Northern Potter Childrens School and Austin Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Potter County?
4 public preschools are located in Potter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Potter County?
Potter County public preschools minority enrollment is 2% 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 Potter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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