Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Kesher Israel Preschool & Kindergarten
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Kesher Israel Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
197 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
16 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
We get messy!!
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
tuition varies with days and ages
Admissions Director
Gail DeMarco
Application URL
School Notes
- The Kesher Israel Preschool, started in 1990, has grown from two small classes to a full-service preschool and full day kindergarten, educating children from ages 12 months to 5 years of all faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds. The philosophy of the Preschool centers on the development of a positive self-concept for the child.
- This is achieved through providing age appropriate experiences that strengthen socialization skills and self- confidence.
- All activities are guided by the PA State Standards and carefully planned to provide a warm, nurturing environment in which to learn, play and grow.
- Classes are taught by qualified teachers and aides.
- Enrollment is limited to provide each child with the individualized attention he or she requires.
- The Kesher Israel Preschool, started in 1990, has grown from two small classes to a full-service preschool and full day kindergarten, educating children from ages 12 months to 5 years including families of all faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds. The philosophy of the Preschool centers on the development of a positive self-concept for the child. This is achieved through providing age appropriate experiences that strengthen socialization skills and self- confidence. All activities are carefully planned to provide a warm, nurturing environment in which to learn, play and grow. Classes are taught by qualified teachers and aides. Enrollment is limited to provide each child with the individualized attention he or she requires.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kesher Israel Preschool & Kindergarten's ranking?
Kesher Israel Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Kesher Israel Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Kesher Israel Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is West Chester Friends School (1.1 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
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873 S Hanover Street
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(610) 326-7690
Distance: 21.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
903 Chestnut St
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 404-8645
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
873 S Hanover Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-7690
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
873 S Hanover Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-7690
Distance: 21.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
903 Chestnut St
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 404-8645
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
873 S Hanover Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 326-7690
Distance: 21.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
903 Chestnut St
Douglassville, PA 19518
(610) 404-8645
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 24
Friends
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West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2937
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
211 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K | 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 E Chestnut St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-9622
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1050 Andrew Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 430-8682
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Extracurriculars: 13
1190 McDermott Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
All-boys (Episcopal)
1001 E Lincoln Hwy
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-7500
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 61
Friends
975 Westtown Road
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-7900
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 39
Catholic
220 Woodbine Rd
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(610) 518-1300
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
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(610) 399-1135
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 24
Friends
415 N High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2937
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
211 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Extracurriculars: 13
1190 McDermott Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
365 Paoli Pike/1133Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
(610) 647-4001
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 147 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1237 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 692-3700
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 24
Friends
415 N High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-2937
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
211 W Gay St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-1260
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K | 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 E Chestnut St
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-9622
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1050 Andrew Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 430-8682
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Extracurriculars: 13
1190 McDermott Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 638-7774
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(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
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(410) 658-5335
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(484) 365-6150
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(610) 932-6625
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(610) 932-6615
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