For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,869 students in 19148, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 19148, PA are Taggart John H School, Southwark School and Sharswood George School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19148 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19148, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19148, PA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taggart John H School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Porter St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8290
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Southwark School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1835 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Sharswood George School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 400-8270
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 19148, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 19148, PA include Taggart John H School, Southwark School and Sharswood George School.
How many public preschools are located in 19148?
3 public preschools are located in 19148.
What is the racial composition of students in 19148?
19148 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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