For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,687 students in Allentown, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Allentown, PA are Arts Academy Charter School, Executive Education Academy Charter School and Roberto Clemente Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allentown, PA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Allentown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Allentown, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arts Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 East Emmaus Avenue
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 351-0234
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 351-0234
Grades: 5-8
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Executive Education Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 Union Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 841-7044
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 841-7044
Grades: K-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 E. Cedar St.
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 860-3300
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 860-3300
Grades: K-12
| 909 students
Rank: #55.
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
Allentown, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allentown Secure Treatment Unt High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1560 Hanover Ave
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 433-9839
Allentown, PA 18109
(610) 433-9839
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
424 N 9th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4821
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4821
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
517 North 15th St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4841
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-4841
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
1402 W Walnut St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5441
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5441
Grades: K
| 173 students
1124 W Turner St
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5461
Allentown, PA 18102
(484) 765-5461
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
2020 East Pennsylvania St
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Allentown, PA 18109
(484) 765-5681
Grades: PK-K
| 309 students
Roberto Clemente Elementary Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
501-509 West Cedar Street
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 351-4310
Allentown, PA 18102
(610) 351-4310
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
3201 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-1688
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-1688
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
307 W Emmaus Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4481
Allentown, PA 18103
(484) 765-4481
Grades: PK-K
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Allentown, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Allentown, PA include Arts Academy Charter School, Executive Education Academy Charter School and Roberto Clemente Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Allentown?
5 public charter schools are located in Allentown.
What is the racial composition of students in Allentown?
Allentown public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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