For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,535 students in Wayne County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, PA are Damascus Area School, Evergreen Elementary School and Robert D Wilson El School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Damascus Area School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174 High School Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
739 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Robert D Wilson El School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
74 Belmont St
Waymart, PA 18472
(800) 321-9973
Waymart, PA 18472
(800) 321-9973
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Grades: PK-2
| 399 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
543 Easton Turnpike
Hamlin, PA 18427
(570) 689-2632
Hamlin, PA 18427
(570) 689-2632
Grades: K-2
| 324 students
111 Gravity Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(570) 698-5119
Grades: 3-5
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, PA include Damascus Area School, Evergreen Elementary School and Robert D Wilson El School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
4 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wayne County include: Stourbridge Primary Center vs. Damascus Area School, Damascus Area School vs. Stourbridge Primary Center
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