For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 975 students in Lawrence County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, PA are Union Memorial Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Scotland Ln
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Country Club Drive
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
815 Cunningham Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4720
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4720
Gr: 7-8 | 674 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1352 Golf Course Rd
Volant, PA 16156
(724) 656-8866
Volant, PA 16156
(724) 656-8866
Gr: K-3 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Crescent Ave And 4th St
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241
Gr: K-6 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
326 Laurel Blvd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4738
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4738
Gr: 1-3 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
New Castle Youth Dev Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1745 Frew Mill Rd
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-7330
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-7330
Orchard And North Streets
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Portersville Rd
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
320 Wilson Dr.
Pulaski, PA 16143
(724) 656-8866
Pulaski, PA 16143
(724) 656-8866
Gr: K-2 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: 4-6 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
302 Country Club Dr
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: K-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
831 Harrison St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4750
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4750
Gr: 1-3 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Aetna Dr And Sunset
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-5609
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-5609
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
708 W Washington St
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4753
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 656-4753
Gr: 1-3 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, PA include Union Memorial Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence County?
2 public preschools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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