Mt. Nittany Preschool in State College, PA, offers co–ed early childhood education for grades PK and K in an urban large town setting.
The school enrolls 54 students, including 9 in K–12 grades, with 11.11 percent of students identifying as students of color.
Nittany Preschool has a religious affiliation with the Methodist orientation and serves families seeking early learning in the State College area.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mt. Nittany Preschool?
The application deadline for Mt. Nittany Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mt. Nittany Preschool is Soaring Heights School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Learning Station (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Learning Station ![Learning Station Photo]( "Learning Station Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3035 Enterprise Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-5652
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-5652
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
180 Regent Ct Ste 50
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
1.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
St. Josephs Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
901 Boalsburg Pike
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
205 S Garner Street
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8110
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8110
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
180 Regent Ct Ste 50
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
1.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
St. Josephs Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
901 Boalsburg Pike
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
Boalsburg, PA 16827
(814) 808-6118
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students
Northwestern Human Services
Special Education School
1400 Fox Hill Rd #100
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Grace Prep High School ![Grace Prep High School Photo - Emily Madeira, Senior Project]( "Grace Prep High School Photo - Emily Madeira, Senior Project")
(Christian)
848 Science Park Road
State College, PA 16803
(814) 867-1177
State College, PA 16803
(814) 867-1177
4.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nw Human Services Autism School
Special Education School
3020 Research Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-2870
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-2870
4.5 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 7 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Soaring Heights School
Special Education School
180 Regent Ct Ste 50
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
State College, PA 16801
(814) 325-2131
1.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
800 Westerly Pkwy
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-1592
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-1592
3.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 293 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northwestern Human Services
Special Education School
1400 Fox Hill Rd #100
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
State College, PA 16801
(814) 353-1093
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Nittany Christian School ![Nittany Christian School Photo - 5th Grade students engage with Mr. Lucas for Ninja math skills.]( "Nittany Christian School Photo - 5th Grade students engage with Mr. Lucas for Ninja math skills.")
(Christian)
1221 W Whitehall Road
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-5652
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-5652
3.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Learning Station ![Learning Station Photo]( "Learning Station Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
3035 Enterprise Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-5652
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-5652
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
1900 University Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-8386
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
205 S Garner Street
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8110
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8110
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students Tuition listed
Bennett Family Center
Daycare / Preschool
123 Bennett Family Ctr Penn Stat
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-4057
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-4057
2.5 miles
Gr: K | 15 students
Our Children's Center
Montessori School
411 S Burrowes St
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1585
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-1585
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7855 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4422
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4422
9364.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7775 Juniata Valley Pike
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
Alexandria, PA 16611
(814) 669-4401
9364.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Locust Street
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 692-7429
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 692-7429
9368.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Brackenbourne Drive
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 235-6100
Port Matilda, PA 16870
(814) 235-6100
9371 miles
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
215 West Pine Grove Rd
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
(814) 231-4119
Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868
(814) 231-4119
9371.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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