For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,458 students in 17042, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 17042, PA are Southwest Elementary School, Southeast Elementary School and Harding Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 17042 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 17042, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17042, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Woodland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
499 East Pershing Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 Chestnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 17042, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 17042, PA include Southwest Elementary School, Southeast Elementary School and Harding Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 17042?
3 public preschools are located in 17042.
What is the racial composition of students in 17042?
17042 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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