For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 817 students in 17851, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in 17851, PA is Mount Carmel Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 17851 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 17851, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 17851, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Carmel Area Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 W 5th St
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Mount Carmel, PA 17851
(570) 339-1500
Gr: PK-6 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 17851, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 17851, PA include Mount Carmel Area Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 17851?
1 public preschools are located in 17851.
What is the racial composition of students in 17851?
17851 public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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