For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 196 students in 17602, PA.
The top-ranked public charter school in 17602, PA is La Academia Partnership Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 17602 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 17602, PA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 17602, PA Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
17602, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Gr: 6-12 | 152 students Minority enrollment: 78%
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Gr: 7-10 | 1,491 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 17602, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 17602, PA include La Academia Partnership Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 17602?
1 public charter schools are located in 17602.
What is the racial composition of students in 17602?
17602 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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