For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,411 students in Lebanon County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lebanon County, PA are Houck Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Southeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lebanon County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Lebanon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lebanon County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houck Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Lehman St
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Woodland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
499 East Pershing Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 Chestnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Old Forge Road
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Lebanon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1098 School House Road
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 865-3595
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 865-3595
Gr: 1-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
119 E Walnut St
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-4107
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-4107
Gr: 1-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
135 South King St
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-3193
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-3193
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
40 Fisher Avenue
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-4012
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-4012
Gr: 1-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
101 South Railroad St
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-4521
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-4521
Gr: K-5
775 North Route 934
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-7660
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-7660
Gr: 2-3
345 School Dr
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
301 North Carpenter St
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 949-6818
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 949-6818
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lebanon County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lebanon County, PA include Houck Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Southeast Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lebanon County?
5 public preschools are located in Lebanon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon County?
Lebanon County public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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