For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 336 students in Wilkes Barre, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in Wilkes Barre, PA is Lyndwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkes Barre, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilkes Barre have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wilkes Barre, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyndwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK-K
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
80 Jones St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7111
Grades: PK
| 101 students
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Grades: 7-12
| 883 students
80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wilkes Barre, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Wilkes Barre, PA include Lyndwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wilkes Barre?
2 public preschools are located in Wilkes Barre.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes Barre?
Wilkes Barre public preschools minority enrollment is 64% 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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