For the 2026 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 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lackawanna County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frances Willard #32
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Eynon St
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Scranton, PA 18504
(570) 348-3692
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Carbondale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
103 Brooklyn St
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5656
Gr: PK-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Charles Sumner #18
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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 56% (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. Carbondale Elementary School, Charles Sumner #18 vs. Frances Willard #32
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