For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 953 students in 17046, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 17046, PA are Houck Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 17046 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 17046, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 17046, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houck Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Lehman St
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Old Forge Road
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 17046, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 17046, PA include Houck Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 17046?
2 public preschools are located in 17046.
What is the racial composition of students in 17046?
17046 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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