For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,596 students in 17602, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 17602, PA are Wickersham Elementary School, Burrowes Elementary School and King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 17602 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 17602, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17602, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wickersham Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Reservoir St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6291
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Burrowes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6159
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
King Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
466 Rockland St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6178
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
545 S Ann St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6275
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
17602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 7-10
| 1,491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 17602, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 17602, PA include Wickersham Elementary School, Burrowes Elementary School and King Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 17602?
4 public preschools are located in 17602.
What is the racial composition of students in 17602?
17602 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% 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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