For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 336 students in Wilkes Barre, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in Wilkes Barre, PA is Lyndwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilkes Barre, 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 Wilkes Barre have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wilkes Barre, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
80 Jones St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7111
Gr: PK | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
341 Carey Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 826-7145
Gr: 7-12 | 883 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
80 N Washington St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826-7111
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wilkes Barre, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Wilkes Barre, PA include Lyndwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wilkes Barre?
2 public preschools are located in Wilkes Barre.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilkes Barre?
Wilkes Barre public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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