For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,511 students in 17603, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 17603, PA are Ross Elementary School, Wharton Elementary School and Smith-wade-el Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 17603 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 17603, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17603, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6268
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6268
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Wharton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Mary St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6281
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Smith-wade-el Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Hamilton Park Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6151
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6151
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Martin School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6193
Grades: PK-8
| 650 students
Rank: #55.
Price Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Fairview Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6252
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6252
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Wabank Rd
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6166
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6166
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Fremont St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6183
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6183
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #88.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 291-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #99.
Carter And Macrae Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 S Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
Lancaster, PA 17603
(717) 396-6842
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 17603, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 17603, PA include Ross Elementary School, Wharton Elementary School and Smith-wade-el Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 17603?
9 public preschools are located in 17603.
What is the racial composition of students in 17603?
17603 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% 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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