Kearny Public School | Center City Schools

Kearny enjoys a wide array of community partnerships which provide enrichment opportunities for students. These include:

The Philadelphia 76ers and former Sixer Kyle Korver donated and installed basketball hoops for the Kearny schoolyard. In addition, the team donates tickets to Kearny students throughout the year.

General Services Administration, a Government Agency, provides mentors and tutors for Kearny students.

Social Security Administration donates uniforms and other materials.

Youth Education for Tomorrow (YET) is a faith-based partner providing tutoring and interfaith connections for Kearny students.
Philadelphia READS program promote literacy at Kearny through "reading buddies".

Wagner Institute/GEOKIDS provides hands-on science programs in conjunction with St. Joseph's University

Philadelphia Mural Arts Program will be creating an arts-themed mural in the main hall of Kearny, highlighting the school’s focus on music, dance, and the visual arts. Students helped design the mural, and took part in painting and installation.

Kearny students also helped create the Lincoln Legacy Mural at 7th & Chestnut Streets.

Temple University provides professional development for student teacher cohorts.

Drexel University’s Nutrition Program provides weekly lessons.

Philadelphia Orchestra provides concert tickets and a teacher in residence to enhance the Kearny music program.

Mission Church is a faith-based partner, and provides a variety of supports to the school.

Philly Pride visits the school for assemblies and ceremonies about the Philadelphia Flag. These events encourage civic pride in the students.

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Grades: K-8
Total Enrollment: 440

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Kearny is slated for a significant expansion over the next two years. Formerly a K-6 school, Kearny recently converted to K-8 and will construct a new wing to house the upper school. Recent additions to the school include a state of the art cybrary, a new science laboratory and outdoor basketball courts. In addition, Kearny has been selected to receive a campus park upgrade, which will include a grass play area, tables and benches, a playstructure, and trees. The campus park will greatly enhance the schoolyard setting. It will also become a neighborhood destination, welcoming families from the Northern Liberties community after school and on weekends.