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Top 10 Best Lancaster Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 5,107 students in Lancaster, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lancaster, PA are Ross Elementary School, Wharton Elementary School and Wickersham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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 Lancaster, PA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
840 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6268
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 N Mary St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Wickersham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Smith-wade-el Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Hamilton Park Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6151
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Burrowes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #66.
Martin School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Grades: PK-8
| 650 students
Rank: #77.
King Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #88.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Fairview Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6252
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6166
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Fremont St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6183
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1111.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
225 W Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1212.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
545 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #1313.
Carter And Macrae Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
1202 Park City Ctr
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 7-10
| 1,491 students
School Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Grades: 6
| 508 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lancaster, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lancaster, PA include Ross Elementary School, Wharton Elementary School and Wickersham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lancaster?
13 public preschools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?

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