Top 5 Best Luzerne County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,861 students in Luzerne County, PA.
Luzerne County, PA public preschools have a diversity score of 0.56, which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 0.69.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Luzerne County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Area Primary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
417 Shickshinny Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Grades: PK-2
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Third Avenue Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Rear Third Ave & Davis St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 288-2282
Grades: K
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, PA 18202
(570) 459-3221
Grades: PK-2
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Grades: PK-2
| 487 students
210 Rock Street
Pittston, PA 18640
(570) 654-2415
Grades: PK-1
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Penn Ave
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 655-2146
Grades: K
| 168 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Luzerne County, PA

Luzerne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
East Fourth St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3111
Grades: PK-1
| 104 students
611 Walnut St
Pittston, PA 18641
(570) 654-0503
Grades: K
| 267 students
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
281 S Mountain Blvd
Mountain Top, PA 18707
(570) 474-6782
Grades: 7-8
| 498 students
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Grades: 7-12
| 883 students
West Vine St
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
600 East Union Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-2770
Grades: 6-7
| 336 students
1400 W 23rd St
Hazleton, PA 18201
(570) 459-3186
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
513 Kosciuszko St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-6450
Grades: 2
| 171 students
80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
25 Robert St
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3740
Grades: K-1
| 351 students
Outlet Road
Lehman, PA 18627
(570) 675-2165
Grades: 7-8
| 370 students
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
165 West Main St
Plymouth, PA 18651
(570) 779-9529
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
230 Pringle St
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-5338
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
635 Sutton Creek Road
Pittston, PA 18643
(570) 388-6527
Grades: K-5
| 96 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Luzerne County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Luzerne County, PA include Northwest Area Primary School, Third Avenue Elementary School and Hazle Township Early Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Luzerne County, PA?
6 public preschools are located in Luzerne County, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in Luzerne County, PA?
Luzerne County, PA public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).

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