For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,172 students in the neighborhood of Olney, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in Olney are Finletter Thomas K School and Lowell James R School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Olney, 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 20% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Olney, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Finletter Thomas K School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6101 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Grades: PK-8
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Lowell James R School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 W Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3740
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3740
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Olney, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Olney, Philadelphia, PA include Finletter Thomas K School and Lowell James R School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Olney, Philadelphia?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Olney, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Olney, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Olney, Philadelphia 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 and Hispanic).
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