For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,142 students in 19140, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 19140, PA are Cramp William School, Munoz-marin Luis and Bethune Mary Mcleod School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19140 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19140, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19140, PA Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cramp William School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3449 N Mascher St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3860
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3860
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Munoz-marin Luis
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3920
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3920
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bethune Mary Mcleod School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3890
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3890
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Mcclure Alexander K School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Hunting Park Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3870
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Steel Edward School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3910
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3910
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
19140, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
1798 Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4409
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4409
Gr: 8
1798 West Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4408
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4408
Gr: 9-12 | 1,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
John B. Stetson Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3200 B Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 291-4720
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 291-4720
Gr: 5-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Olney Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 W Duncannon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 456-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 456-3014
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3807 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 537-2920
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 537-2920
Gr: 7-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1500 W. Ontario Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4412
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4412
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 19140, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 19140, PA include Cramp William School, Munoz-marin Luis and Bethune Mary Mcleod School.
How many public preschools are located in 19140?
5 public preschools are located in 19140.
What is the racial composition of students in 19140?
19140 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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