For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,383 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 22% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17042, PA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
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 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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