For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,382 students in Pottstown, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pottstown, PA are Barth Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Rupert Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottstown, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Pottstown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pottstown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1230 South St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6660
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 367 students
Pottstown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
920 Morris St
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6635
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 970-6635
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pottstown, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Pottstown, PA include Barth Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Rupert Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pottstown?
4 public preschools are located in Pottstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottstown?
Pottstown public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pottstown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pottstown 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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