For the 2026-27 school year, there are 24 public charter schools serving 9,838 students in Allegheny County, PA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Allegheny County, PA are Environmental Cs At Frick Park, Spectrum Charter School and Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegheny County, PA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Allegheny County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Allegheny County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Gr: K-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Spectrum Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4369 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Marguerite Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
(412) 646-1718
Wilmerding, PA 15148
(412) 646-1718
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
The New Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Passport Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
933 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 376-3724
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 376-3724
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
City Chs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Gr: K-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Newport Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 668-2064
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 668-2064
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Propel Cs-mckeesport
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2412 Versailles Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Manchester Academic Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1214 Liverpool Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 322-0585
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 322-0585
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1111.
Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Center Street
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Urban Academy Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
437 Turret Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-1008
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-1008
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1313.
Propel Cs-east
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Monroeville Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Propel Cs-pitcairn
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 Agatha Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Provident Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Troy Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Gr: 2-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Propel Cs-montour
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Bilmar Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
914 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 392-4601
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 392-4601
Gr: 6-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Propel Cs-homestead
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
129 E 10th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 323-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 323-7305
Gr: K-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Penn Center East
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Gr: 6-10 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Propel Cs-braddock Hills
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Yost Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
925 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 325-4075
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 325-4075
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Propel Cs-northside
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1805 Buena Vista Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Propel Cs-hazelwood
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Glenwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Catalyst Academy Charter School
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Allegheny County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
170 Shafer Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Gr: K-4 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 38%
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Gr: K-5 | 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Minority enrollment: 97%
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Gr: K-5 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 27%
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Gr: PK-7 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Career Connections Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Gr: 9-12
Catalyst Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Gr: K-3
1601 Beaver Ave
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Gr: K-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 90%
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Minority enrollment: 94%
430 Colfax St
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Gr: 4-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Gr: 8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Gr: 7-9 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students
Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Gr: 5-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
0 Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
300 Kennedy Avenue
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 91%
515 Camp Hollow Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1150 Jacks Run Rd
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 90%
207 Third Street
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
3129 Elroy Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4484
Pittsburgh, PA 15227
(412) 881-4484
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
531 Jones Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Gr: PK-2 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
5785 Saltsburg Rd
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Gr: K-3 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1 Forest Grove Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Gr: K-2 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
800 Russellwood Ave
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Gr: K | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
502 Longvue Drive
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Gr: K-2 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
220 East Oliver Rd
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Gr: K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Allegheny County, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Allegheny County, PA include Environmental Cs At Frick Park, Spectrum Charter School and Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School. Allegheny County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public charter schools are located in Allegheny County?
25 public charter schools are located in Allegheny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County public charter schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Allegheny County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Allegheny County include: Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School vs. Propel Cs-mckeesport, Propel Cs-hazelwood vs. Propel Cs-braddock Hills, Propel Cs-mckeesport vs. Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School
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