For the 2024-25 school year, there are 71 public preschools serving 31,280 students in Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Philadelphia, PA are Frank Anne School, Loesche William H School and Hackett Horatio B School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philadelphia, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Philadelphia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Philadelphia, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frank Anne School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 Bowler St
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3070
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 1,347 students
Rank: #22.
Loesche William H School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
595 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Grades: PK-5
| 1,012 students
Rank: #33.
Hackett Horatio B School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2161 E York Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7470
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7470
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Grades: PK-8
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
Cook-wissahickon School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Salaignac St
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3430
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3430
Grades: PK-8
| 442 students
Rank: #66.
Shawmont School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 Shawmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3440
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3440
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #77.
Vare-washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Grades: PK-8
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Nebinger George W School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
Kirkbride Eliza B School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
Rank: #1010.
Inquiry Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1111.
Rhawnhurst School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7809 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Rank: #1212.
Holme Thomas School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9125 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3130
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 400-3130
Grades: PK-8
| 813 students
Rank: #1313.
Bache-martin School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Grades: PK-8
| 530 students
Rank: #1414.
Brown Henry A School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1946 E Sergeant St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bregy F Amedee School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bigler St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11061 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 821 students
Rank: #1717.
Stanton Edwin M School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7960
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7960
Grades: PK-8
| 322 students
Rank: #1818.
Taggart John H School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Porter St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Grades: PK-8
| 538 students
Rank: #1919.
Lea Henry C School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7660
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7660
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #2020.
Southwark School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Grades: PK-8
| 920 students
Rank: #2121.
Mifflin Thomas School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3624 Conrad St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3830
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 363 students
Rank: #2222.
Patterson John M School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Buist Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8190
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8190
Grades: PK-4
| 404 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Finletter Thomas K School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6101 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Grades: PK-8
| 616 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Spruance Gilbert School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Horrocks St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Grades: PK-8
| 1,275 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Emlen Eleanor C School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Chew Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3470
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3470
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Ludlow James R School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #2727.
Childs George W School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7950
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7950
Grades: PK-8
| 425 students
Rank: #2828.
Lawton Henry W School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3340
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3340
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #2929.
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Grades: PK-6
| 236 students
Rank: #3030.
Sharswood George School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Grades: PK-8
| 356 students
Rank: #3131.
Forrest Edwin School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3330
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3330
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #3232.
Catharine Joseph School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8150
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #3333.
Webster School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7170
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7170
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #3434.
Russell Byers Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 701 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Ellwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6701 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3540
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3540
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Act Academy Cyber Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2111 Eastburn Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
Arise Academy Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2116 E. Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Audenried Senior High School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
3301 Tasker St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Grades: 9-11
| 428 students
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Grades: 8
| 111 students
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Grades: 8
| 70 students
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Bok Edw W Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1901 South 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
1435 North 26th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5080
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5080
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Carroll Charles School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
2700 East Auburn St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4707
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4707
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Center For Economics & Law Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6615 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
12th And Allegheny
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 599-7525
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 599-7525
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4224 North Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 754-1400
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 754-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Charter High School For Architecture And (Closed 2023)
Charter School
105 S. 7th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2900
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3701 North 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 693 students
1201 West Rush St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-8610
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-8610
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Communications Technology High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
8110 Lyons Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
5630 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 471-2905
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 471-2905
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Delaware Valley Chs (Closed 2018)
Charter School
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Douglas Stephen A School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2700 East Huntingdon St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
2118 West Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3724 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Eastern University Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3300 Henry Ave. Ste 2, 3 Fall
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
1197 Haworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
Excellence Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
601 West Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-4406
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-4406
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
2601 West Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
Frontier Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3020 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
60 East Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
40 East High St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
Germantown Settlement Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4811 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-0855
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 713-0855
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Philadelphia, PA include Frank Anne School, Loesche William H School and Hackett Horatio B School.
How many public preschools are located in Philadelphia?
71 public preschools are located in Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Philadelphia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Philadelphia include: Waring Laura W School vs. Bache-martin School, Pennell Joseph School vs. Prince Hall, Prince Hall vs. Pennell Joseph School
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