For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,154 students in 19140, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 19140, PA are Munoz-marin Luis, Cramp William School 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 3% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19140, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Cramp William School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
Bethune Mary Mcleod School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3890
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3890
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
Mcclure Alexander K School
(Math: 3% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #55.
Steel Edward School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3910
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3910
Grades: PK-8
| 336 students
19140, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4224 North Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 754-1400
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 754-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3701 North 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 693 students
1798 Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4409
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4409
Grades: 8
| n/a students
1798 West Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4408
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4408
Grades: 9-12
| 1,110 students
John B. Stetson Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3200 B Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 291-4720
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 291-4720
Grades: 5-8
| 789 students
Olney Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 W Duncannon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 456-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 456-3014
Grades: 9-12
| 1,679 students
3807 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 537-2920
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 537-2920
Grades: 7-8
| 103 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 19140, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 19140, PA include Munoz-marin Luis, Cramp William School 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 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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