For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 512 students in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public preschool in South Philadelphia East is Taggart John H School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taggart John H School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Porter St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA include Taggart John H School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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