For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 745 students in 19122, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 19122, PA are Ludlow James R School, Dunbar Paul L School and Mckinley William School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19122 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19122, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19122, PA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Dunbar Paul L School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 N 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7410
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley William School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Orkney St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7440
Gr: PK-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 19122, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 19122, PA include Ludlow James R School, Dunbar Paul L School and Mckinley William School.
How many public preschools are located in 19122?
3 public preschools are located in 19122.
What is the racial composition of students in 19122?
19122 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% 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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