For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,121 students in Delaware County, PA. The top ranked public preschools in Delaware County, PA are Vision Academy Charter School, Stetser Elementary School and Main Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vision Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
716 Emerson Avenue East
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Stetser Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
808 E 17th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3795
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3795
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Main Street School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
704 Main St
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3685
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3685
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Chester Upland Sch Of Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 West 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Edgmont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Washington Avenue
Prospect Park, PA 19076
(610) 957-5401
Prospect Park, PA 19076
(610) 957-5401
Gr: K | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
1 School Ln
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4365
Gr: K | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
3200 State Rd
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 284-7992
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 284-7992
Gr: K | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4611 Bond Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 853-4510
Gr: 1-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
801 Ashland Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 522-4375
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Chester Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2717 W 10th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 497-9282
Gr: K-9 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 183:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Chester Upland Stem Magnet High School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
1701 Upland St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3660
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Minority enrollment: 99%
320 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3801
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
487 Devon Park Drive, Suite 20
Wayne, PA 19087
(215) 380-4809
Wayne, PA 19087
(215) 380-4809
Gr: K-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
100 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 892-3470
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 892-3470
Gr: K | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
501 W 9th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3777
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 99%
600 Cypress St
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-3223
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 626-3223
Gr: 9-10 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
100 Green Ave
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(610) 284-8080
Gr: 11-12 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
26 And Wharton Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19113
(215) 952-6571
Philadelphia, PA 19113
(215) 952-6571
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1100 West 10th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3650
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1555 Elmwood Ave
Folcroft, PA 19032
(610) 522-4381
Folcroft, PA 19032
(610) 522-4381
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 26%
test 444 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(145) 668-6223
Wayne, PA 19087
(145) 668-6223
Gr: PK-2 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1345
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1345
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
test456 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1345
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1345
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
201 Bridgewater Rd
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3815
Brookhaven, PA 19015
(610) 447-3815
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
200 Commerce Dr
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
200 Commerce Drive
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 494-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
224 S 6th St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
15 East Lamont Avenue
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Glenolden, PA 19036
(610) 957-5114
Gr: 1-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
319 E 24th St
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3790
Gr: 7-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Widener Partnership Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Edgemont Ave
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 872-1358
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2800 Township Line Rd
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 447-3695
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Delaware County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Delaware County, PA include Vision Academy Charter School, Stetser Elementary School and Main Street School. Delaware County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public preschools are located in Delaware County?
8 public preschools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Delaware County include: Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center vs. Kindergarten Academy, Kindergarten Academy vs. Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center, Stetser Elementary School vs. Main Street School
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