For the 2025 school year, there are 174 charter public schools serving 162,901 students in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Pennsylvania are Infinity Charter School, Bucks County Montessori Charter School and Souderton Cs Collaborative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Charter Public Schools in Pennsylvania (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Infinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5405 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 238-1880
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bucks County Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
219 Tyburn Rd
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 428-6700
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 428-6700
Gr: K-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Souderton Cs Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E Broad Street
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Towne Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Gr: 9-12 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1023 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Gr: K-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Gr: K-12 | 1,486 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 E. Third St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Centre Learning Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2643 W College Ave
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980
State College, PA 16801
(814) 861-7980
Gr: 5-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Circle Of Seasons Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8380 Mohr Lane
Fogelsville, PA 18051
(610) 285-6267
Fogelsville, PA 18051
(610) 285-6267
Gr: K-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One Lincoln Park
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-9004
Gr: 7-12 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Capital Area School For The Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 732-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Evergreen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 East Grace Ave.
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
Mountainhome, PA 18342
(570) 595-6355
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Young Scholars Of Central Pa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1530 Westerly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-9727
State College, PA 16801
(814) 237-9727
Gr: K-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Green Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
468 Domino Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-6337
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-6337
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Avon Grove Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 East State St
West Grove, PA 19390
(484) 667-5000
West Grove, PA 19390
(484) 667-5000
Gr: K-12 | 1,890 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Gr: K-12 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Seven Generations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33 E Minor St
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 421-8844
Emmaus, PA 18049
(610) 421-8844
Gr: K-7 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Bear Creek Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Charter School Way
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
(570) 820-4070
Gr: K-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
School Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-6055
Bensalem, PA 19020
(215) 245-6055
Gr: K-12 | 1,331 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Gr: K-12 | 2,600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
South Building, 1242-46 S 13th
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Gr: K-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2323.
21st Century Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Wrights Lane
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 1,103 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Elm Street
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Scranton, PA 18505
(570) 941-4100
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Enterprise Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
Gr: K-12 | 3,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2727.
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Gr: K-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2828.
Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2040 Avenue C
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610) 866-9660
Gr: K-12 | 1,847 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Gettysburg Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
888 Coleman Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 334-1120
Gr: K-6 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Tidioute Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
241 Main St
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3131.
Independence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
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 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
Stone Valley Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13006 Greenwood Road
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-2705
Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 667-2705
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3434.
New Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Gr: K-12 | 1,508 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3535.
Fell Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-5199
Gr: K-9 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked charter public schools in Pennsylvania include Infinity Charter School, Bucks County Montessori Charter School and Souderton Cs Collaborative.
How many charter public schools are located in Pennsylvania?
174 charter public schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania charter public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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