For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,005 students in Lycoming County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lycoming County, PA are Donald E. Schick School, Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School and Carl G Renn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lycoming County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Lycoming County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lycoming County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donald E. Schick School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 Four Mile Dr
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 326-3554
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 326-3554
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 South Broad Street
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5121
Hughesville, PA 17737
(570) 584-5121
Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Carl G Renn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
183 School Lane
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Lairdsville, PA 17742
(570) 584-3070
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Penn St
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lycoming County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lycoming County, PA include Donald E. Schick School, Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School and Carl G Renn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lycoming County?
4 public preschools are located in Lycoming County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lycoming County?
Lycoming County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lycoming County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lycoming County include: Montgomery Elementary School vs. Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School, Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School vs. Montgomery Elementary School
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