For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 572 students in 19131, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 19131, PA are Blankenburg Rudolph School and Heston Edward School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19131 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19131, 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 19131, PA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blankenburg Rudolph School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7280
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7280
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Heston Edward School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1621 N 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 400-7290
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
19131, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Gr: 8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Gr: K-6
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5070 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Gr: K-3
5301 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5501
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5501
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 19131, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 19131, PA include Blankenburg Rudolph School and Heston Edward School.
How many public preschools are located in 19131?
2 public preschools are located in 19131.
What is the racial composition of students in 19131?
19131 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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