For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,289 students in 19132, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 19132, PA are Peirce Thomas M School, Wright Richard R School and Barry Comm John School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19132 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 19132, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19132, PA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Peirce Thomas M School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 W Cambria St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7020
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7020
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wright Richard R School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 W Dauphin St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7030
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Barry Comm John School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Race St.
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7640
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 512 students
Rank: #44.
Allen Dr Ethel School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7040
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7040
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
19132, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 West Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
Khepera Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
926 W. Sedgley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 843-1700
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 843-1700
Grades: K-8
| 386 students
2200 North 22nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 684-5083
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 684-5083
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
2900 West Clearfield St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4402
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4402
Grades: 7-8
| 203 students
2539 North 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4434
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4434
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
2601 N 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4428
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4428
Grades: K-6
| 286 students
3001 North 27th St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4410
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4410
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 19132, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 19132, PA include Peirce Thomas M School, Wright Richard R School and Barry Comm John School.
How many public preschools are located in 19132?
4 public preschools are located in 19132.
What is the racial composition of students in 19132?
19132 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% 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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