For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 975 students in Lawrence County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, PA are Union Memorial Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Scotland Ln
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 652-6683
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Country Club Drive
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, PA include Union Memorial Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence County?
2 public preschools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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