Top 10 Best Lancaster County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 6,056 students in Lancaster County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lancaster County, PA are Baron Elementary School, Kissel Hill Elementary School and Ross Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Lancaster County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
123 E Gramby St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8900
Grades: PK-4
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Kissel Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Landis Valley Rd
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-3703
Grades: PK-6
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Ross Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
840 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6268
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Wharton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 N Mary St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
Wickersham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Smith-wade-el Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Hamilton Park Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6151
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #77.
Burrowes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #88.
Martin School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Grades: PK-8
| 672 students
Rank: #99.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Price Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Fairview Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6252
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6166
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lafayette Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Fremont St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6183
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #1313.
Fulton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 W Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1414.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
545 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1515.
Carter And Macrae Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lancaster County, PA

Lancaster County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
111 S Penn St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-2209
Grades: PK-4
| 406 students
2156 Main St
Narvon, PA 17555
(717) 445-8610
Grades: 1-6
| 169 students
45 N 9th St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4010
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
420 Coffee Goss Rd
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1680
Grades: K
| 158 students
1360 Strickler Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 665-9766
Grades: K-4
| 103 students
8853 Elizabethtown Rd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-7099
Grades: K-5
| 105 students
300 Orchard Rd
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-1426
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
1202 Park City Ctr
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
3656 Old Philadelphia Pike
Gordonville, PA 17529
(717) 768-5540
Grades: 3-5
| 190 students
1301 Apple St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1120
Grades: 1-5
| 162 students
1966 Mastersonville Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Grades: K-4
| 99 students
105 North River St
Maytown, PA 17550
(717) 426-3416
Grades: 2-4
| 152 students
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 7-10
| 1,491 students
35 Elm Ave
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7424
Grades: K-2
| 136 students
School Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Grades: 6
| 508 students
205 Forest Hill Rd
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 656-6946
Grades: 1-8
| 30 students
130 Alida St
Rheems, PA 17570
(717) 367-9121
Grades: K-2
| 135 students
1179 River Rd
Marietta, PA 17547
(717) 426-1561
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
80 West Queen St
Stevens, PA 17578
(717) 336-1551
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
297 S Barbara St
Mount Joy, PA 17552
(717) 653-5117
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
65 S Colebrook Rd
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-6836
Grades: K-4
| 93 students
3 S Hazel St
Manheim, PA 17545
(717) 665-8800
Grades: PK-4
| 240 students
Fulton And Franklin Streets
Strasburg, PA 17579
(717) 687-0444
Grades: K-2
| 136 students
26 Marshall St
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
9 Main St
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-5476
Grades: K-3
| 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lancaster County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lancaster County, PA include Baron Elementary School, Kissel Hill Elementary School and Ross Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lancaster County?
15 public preschools are located in Lancaster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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