For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,782 students in 19120, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 19120, PA are Finletter Thomas K School, Lowell James R School and Marshall Thurgood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19120 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19120, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
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 19120, PA Public Preschools (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
Rank: #33.
Marshall Thurgood
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5120 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
19120, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6301 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
100 West Duncannon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-3014
Grades: 9-12
| 744 students
100 West Duncannon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-0109
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-0109
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Truebright Science Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
407 E. Roosevelt Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 455-3437
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 455-3437
Grades: 7-12
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 19120, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 19120, PA include Finletter Thomas K School, Lowell James R School and Marshall Thurgood.
How many public preschools are located in 19120?
3 public preschools are located in 19120.
What is the racial composition of students in 19120?
19120 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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