For the 2025 school year, there are 72 public preschools serving 31,547 students in Philadelphia County, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Philadelphia County, PA are Adaire Alexander School, Frank Anne School and Hackett Horatio B School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philadelphia County, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in Philadelphia County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Philadelphia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adaire Alexander School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Frank Anne School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Bowler St
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3070
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 400-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 1,483 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Hackett Horatio B School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2161 E York Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7470
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Loesche William H School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
595 Tomlinson Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 400-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 1,166 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Nebinger George W School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Cook-wissahickon School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Salaignac St
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3430
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3430
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Vare-washington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Shawmont School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 Shawmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3440
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 400-3440
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Rhawnhurst School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7809 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3220
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Bache-martin School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Kirkbride Eliza B School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Gr: PK-8 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Holme Thomas School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Ryan Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3130
Philadelphia, PA 19152
(215) 400-3130
Gr: PK-8 | 792 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11061 Knights Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 400-3060
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Bregy F Amedee School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bigler St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 400-8210
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Brown Henry A School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1946 E Sergeant St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7490
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mifflin Thomas School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3624 Conrad St
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3830
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 400-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Stanton Edwin M School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7960
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7960
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2020.
Taggart John H School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Porter St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Lea Henry C School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7660
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7660
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Southwark School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 966 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Sharswood George School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Emlen Eleanor C School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Chew Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3470
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 400-3470
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Forrest Edwin School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7300 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3330
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 400-3330
Gr: PK-5 | 819 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Childs George W School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7950
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 400-7950
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
Spruance Gilbert School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Horrocks St
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Philadelphia, PA 19149
(215) 400-3290
Gr: PK-8 | 1,255 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2929.
Finletter Thomas K School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6101 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Lawton Henry W School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6101 Jackson St
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3340
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 400-3340
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Morris Robert School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7320
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7320
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Pennell Joseph School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3680
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Webster School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7170
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 400-7170
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Ellwood School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6701 N 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3540
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(215) 400-3540
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Kelley William D School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7370
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
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Philadelphia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Act Academy Cyber Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2111 Eastburn Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6301 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Gr: PK-12
3301 Tasker St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Gr: 9-11 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Gr: 8 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bluford Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5801 Media St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Gr: K-6
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
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2700 East Auburn St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4707
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4707
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 9-12
3701 North 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1201 West Rush St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-8610
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-8610
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Communications Technology High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
8110 Lyons Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Douglas Stephen A School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
2700 East Huntingdon St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
2118 West Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Gr: PK-8
3724 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
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
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
1197 Haworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Gr: K-8 | 906 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Excellence Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
601 West Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-4406
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-4406
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2601 West Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Gr: 6-12 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Frontier Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3020 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 87%
60 East Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Show 73 more closed public schools in Philadelphia County, PA (out of 108 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Philadelphia County, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in Philadelphia County, PA include Adaire Alexander School, Frank Anne School and Hackett Horatio B School.
How many public preschools are located in Philadelphia County?
72 public preschools are located in Philadelphia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia County?
Philadelphia County public preschools minority enrollment is 86% 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 Philadelphia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Philadelphia County include: Waring Laura W School vs. Bache-martin School, Hackett Horatio B School vs. Adaire Alexander School, Adaire Alexander School vs. Hackett Horatio B School
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