For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 754 students in 19122, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 19122, PA are Ludlow James R School, Mckinley William School and Dunbar Paul L School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19122 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19122, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19122, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley William School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Orkney St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Grades: PK-8
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Dunbar Paul L School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Grades: PK-8
| 229 students
19122, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
1012 West Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5067
Grades: K-8
| 158 students
1333 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5900
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5900
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Wakisha Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
900 W Jefferson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 940-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
1111 Cecil B Moore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5069
Grades: 8-9
| 102 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 19122, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 19122, PA include Ludlow James R School, Mckinley William School and Dunbar Paul L School.
How many public preschools are located in 19122?
3 public preschools are located in 19122.
What is the racial composition of students in 19122?
19122 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% 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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