For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,054 students in 19142, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 19142, PA are Patterson John M School, Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and Catharine Joseph School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19142 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19142, 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19142, PA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Patterson John M School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Buist Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8190
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8190
Gr: PK-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Catharine Joseph School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Chester Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8150
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 400-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 19142, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 19142, PA include Patterson John M School, Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and Catharine Joseph School.
How many public preschools are located in 19142?
3 public preschools are located in 19142.
What is the racial composition of students in 19142?
19142 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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