For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,241 students in 17603, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 17603, PA are Wharton Elementary School, Ross Elementary School and Smith-wade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 17603 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 17603, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 17603, PA Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Mary St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6268
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6268
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Smith-wade Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Hamilton Park Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6151
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6151
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Martin School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Grades: PK-8
| 703 students
Rank: #55.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fremont St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6183
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6183
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 Fairview Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6252
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6252
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #77.
Carter And Macrae Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 S Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #88.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 17603, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 17603, PA include Wharton Elementary School, Ross Elementary School and Smith-wade Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 17603, PA?
8 public preschools are located in 17603, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 17603, PA?
17603, PA public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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