For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,535 students in Wayne County, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, PA are Damascus Area School, Evergreen Elementary School and Robert D Wilson El School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Damascus Area School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174 High School Rd
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Damascus, PA 18415
(570) 224-4114
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
739 Easton Turnpike
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(800) 321-9973
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Robert D Wilson El School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
74 Belmont St
Waymart, PA 18472
(800) 321-9973
Waymart, PA 18472
(800) 321-9973
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
123 Abc Drive
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-3010
Gr: PK-2 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, PA include Damascus Area School, Evergreen Elementary School and Robert D Wilson El School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
4 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wayne County include: Stourbridge Primary Center vs. Damascus Area School, Damascus Area School vs. Stourbridge Primary Center
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