For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 699 students in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public preschool in Center City is Russell Byers Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average).
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 Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russell Byers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Grades: PK-8
| 668 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia, PA include Russell Byers Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Center City, Philadelphia 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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