For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,317 students in Luzerne County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Luzerne County, PA are Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center, Northwest Area Primary School and Third Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luzerne County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Luzerne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Luzerne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Penn Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Gr: K | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Area Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 Shickshinny Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Gr: PK-2 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Third Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
131 Rear Third Ave & Davis St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-2282
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-2282
Gr: K | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-K | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Gr: PK-2 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Gr: PK-2 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
210 Rock Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Gr: PK-2 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Luzerne County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Luzerne County, PA include Wyoming Area Kindergarten Center, Northwest Area Primary School and Third Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Luzerne County?
8 public preschools are located in Luzerne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Luzerne County?
Luzerne County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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