For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 235 students in 18706, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in 18706, PA is Lyndwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 18706 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 18706, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 18706, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyndwood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK-K
| 235 students
18706, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
(570) 820-4301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 18706, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 18706, PA include Lyndwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 18706?
1 public preschools are located in 18706.
What is the racial composition of students in 18706?
18706 public preschools minority enrollment is 57% 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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