For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 655 students in the neighborhood of Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Kingsessing are Longstreth William C School and Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 the neighborhood of Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longstreth William C School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5700 Willows Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7870
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7870
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Kingsessing Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7880
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 400-7880
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA include Longstreth William C School and Mitchell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Kingsessing, Philadelphia?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Kingsessing, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kingsessing, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Kingsessing, Philadelphia public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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