For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 221 students in 18655, PA.
Public preschools in zipcode 18655 have a diversity score of 0.14, which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18655, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Area Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 Shickshinny Lake Rd
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 864-3461
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
18655, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
West Vine St
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Shickshinny, PA 18655
(570) 542-7001
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 18655, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 18655, PA include Northwest Area Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in 18655?
1 public preschools are located in 18655.
What is the racial composition of students in 18655?
18655 public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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