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Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
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Best North Philadelphia Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 10,292 students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in North Philadelphia are Adaire Alexander School, Hackett Horatio B School and Bache-martin School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adaire Alexander School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Hackett Horatio B School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2161 E York Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Bache-martin School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7550
Gr: PK-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Morris Robert School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7320
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Kelley William D School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 N 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7370
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #77.
Prince Hall School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6101 North Gratz Street
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3690
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #88.
Logan James School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Lindley Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 400-3670
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #99.
Franklin S Edmonds School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8025 Thouron Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3370
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
Mccloskey John F School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8500 Pickering St
Philadelphia, PA 19150
(215) 400-3380
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1111.
Waring Laura W School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Green St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-7560
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Cramp William School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3449 N Mascher St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3860
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Marshall Thurgood
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5120 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1414.
Hunter William H School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 400-7110
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Samuel Pennypacker School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1858 East Washington Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 400-3510
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Gideon Edward School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2817 W Glenwood Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7360
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Wright Richard R School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 W Dauphin St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Blaine James G School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 W Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7330
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Munoz-marin Luis
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 N 3rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3920
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Dunbar Paul L School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1750 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Meade Gen George C School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N 18th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 400-7310
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Mckinley William School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 N Orkney St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Bethune Mary Mcleod School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3890
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Peirce Thomas M School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 W Cambria St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7020
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2525.
Allen Dr Ethel School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 W Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 400-7040
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #2626.
Mcclure Alexander K School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W Hunting Park Pike
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2727.
Steel Edward School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 400-3910
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Adaire Alexander School, Hackett Horatio B School and Bache-martin School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
26 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia public preschools minority enrollment is 95% 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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