For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,411 students in Lebanon County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lebanon County, PA are Houck Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Southeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lebanon County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Lebanon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lebanon County (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.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Woodland St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #33.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
499 East Pershing Ave
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 Chestnut St
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 273-9391
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
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
Lebanon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1098 School House Road
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 865-3595
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 865-3595
Grades: 1-5
| 121 students
119 E Walnut St
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-4107
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-4107
Grades: 1-5
| 213 students
135 South King St
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-3193
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-3193
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
40 Fisher Avenue
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-4012
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-4012
Grades: 1-5
| 127 students
101 South Railroad St
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-4521
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-4521
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
775 North Route 934
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-7660
Annville, PA 17003
(717) 867-7660
Grades: 2-3
| n/a students
345 School Dr
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Fredericksburg, PA 17026
(717) 865-2117
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
301 North Carpenter St
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 949-6818
Schaefferstown, PA 17088
(717) 949-6818
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lebanon County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lebanon County, PA include Houck Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School and Southeast Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lebanon County?
5 public preschools are located in Lebanon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon County?
Lebanon County public preschools minority enrollment is 82% 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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