For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,071 students in 18101, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 18101, PA are Roberto Clemente Charter School and Arts Academy Elementary Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 18101 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 18101, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 18101, PA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roberto Clemente Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
136 S 4th Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 439-5814
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 439-5814
Grades: K-12
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Union Street
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 841-4560
Allentown, PA 18101
(610) 841-4560
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 18101, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 18101, PA include Roberto Clemente Charter School and Arts Academy Elementary Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 18101?
2 public charter schools are located in 18101.
What is the racial composition of students in 18101?
18101 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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