For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,015 students in 19142, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 19142, PA are Patterson John M School, Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and Catharine Joseph School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19142 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 19142, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 19142, PA Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patterson John M School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7000 Buist Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8190
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8190
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Grades: PK-6
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Catharine Joseph School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8150
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
19142, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
540 North 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 19142, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 19142, PA include Patterson John M School, Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and Catharine Joseph School.
How many public preschools are located in 19142, PA?
3 public preschools are located in 19142, PA.
What is the racial composition of students in 19142, PA?
19142, PA public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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