For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,774 students in 19147, PA.
The top ranked public preschools in 19147, PA are Fanny Jackson Coppin School, Nebinger George W School and Vare-washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19147 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19147, PA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19147, PA Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fanny Jackson Coppin School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7970
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Nebinger George W School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8110
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Vare-washington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1198 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-8120
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Kirkbride Eliza B School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 400-7980
Gr: PK-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
19147, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1198 South 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 952-6209
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 952-6209
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 19147, PA?
The top ranked public preschools in 19147, PA include Fanny Jackson Coppin School, Nebinger George W School and Vare-washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 19147?
4 public preschools are located in 19147.
What is the racial composition of students in 19147?
19147 public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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