For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 736 students in 19146, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 19146, PA are Stanton Edwin M School and Childs George W School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19146 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19146, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19146, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 443 students
19146, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Grades: 8
| 111 students
Bluford Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5801 Media St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Grades: K-8
| 525 students
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
2400 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
1900 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6222
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6222
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Universal Daroff Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5630 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Grades: K-8
| 624 students
World Communications Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
512-20 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-3198
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-3198
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 19146, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 19146, PA include Stanton Edwin M School and Childs George W School.
How many public preschools are located in 19146?
2 public preschools are located in 19146.
What is the racial composition of students in 19146?
19146 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% 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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