For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,596 students in 17602, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 17602, PA are Wickersham Elementary School, Burrowes Elementary School and King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 17602 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 17602, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17602, PA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wickersham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Burrowes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
King Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
545 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
17602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Gr: 6-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 78%
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Gr: 7-10 | 1,491 student Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 17602, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 17602, PA include Wickersham Elementary School, Burrowes Elementary School and King Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 17602?
4 public preschools are located in 17602.
What is the racial composition of students in 17602?
17602 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% 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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