For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,351 students in Lackawanna County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lackawanna County, PA are Frances Willard #32, Carbondale Elementary School and Charles Sumner #18. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lackawanna County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Lackawanna County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lackawanna County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frances Willard #32
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Eynon St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Carbondale Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 Brooklyn St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Grades: PK-6
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Charles Sumner #18
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
North Sumner Ave & Swetland St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3688
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3688
Grades: PK-4
| 247 students
Lackawanna County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Academy St
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8464
Moscow, PA 18444
(570) 842-8464
Grades: K
| n/a students
300 W Warren St
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
300 West Warren Street
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 346-2043
Grades: 7-8
| 261 students
1002 Albright Ave
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 348-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
400 Hickory St
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Academy St And Hyde Park Ave
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 348-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2180
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
52 Underwood Rd
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Scranton, PA 18512
(570) 307-2123
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
1113 Buttermilk Rd
Dalton, PA 18414
(570) 219-4031
Dalton, PA 18414
(570) 219-4031
Grades: K-4
| 189 students
Northeast Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
110 Betty Street
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-5629
Archbald, PA 18403
(570) 876-5629
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Scranton State School For Deaf (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1800 North Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 963-4546
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lackawanna County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lackawanna County, PA include Frances Willard #32, Carbondale Elementary School and Charles Sumner #18.
How many public preschools are located in Lackawanna County?
3 public preschools are located in Lackawanna County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lackawanna County?
Lackawanna County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lackawanna County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lackawanna County include: Charles Sumner #18 vs. Frances Willard #32, Charles Sumner #18 vs. Carbondale Elementary School
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