For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 504 students in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public preschool in University City is Lea Henry C School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lea Henry C School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Locust St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7660
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 400-7660
Gr: PK-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia, PA include Lea Henry C School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of University City, Philadelphia public preschools minority enrollment is 91% 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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