For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,040 students in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in South Philadelphia are Fanny Jackson Coppin School and Kirkbride Eliza B School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Grades: PK-8
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Kirkbride Eliza B School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Grades: PK-8
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Fanny Jackson Coppin School and Kirkbride Eliza B School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of South Philadelphia, Philadelphia public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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