For the 2025 school year, there are 83 public charter schools serving 64,593 students in Philadelphia County, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Philadelphia County, PA are Franklin Towne Charter High School, Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School and Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philadelphia 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 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Philadelphia County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Philadelphia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Multicultural Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3821 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-0513
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-0513
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Gr: K-12 | 1,895 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Keystone Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Longshore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-2111
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-2111
Gr: K-8 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Universal Creighton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 673 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1616.
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Point Breeze Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-6144
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-6144
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6310 N 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 268-3102
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 268-3102
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
927 Johnston St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Gr: K-12 | 1,361 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Ad Prima Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1922 N. 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Gr: K-8 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2020.
Universal Audenried Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Tasker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Universal Alcorn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Dickinson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Gr: K-8 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Tacony Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Gr: K-12 | 1,074 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Universal Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Gr: K-9 | 563 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2424.
Mast Community Cs Iii
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crown Way (12345 Roosevelt B
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Gr: K-9 | 1,307 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2525.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Gr: K-12 | 1,506 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Dubois Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 307-3465
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 307-3465
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2727.
Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 N 66th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2828.
Northwood Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-5606
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-5606
Gr: K-8 | 705 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Kensington Avenue, #2533
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-2001
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-2001
Gr: K-12 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3030.
West Oak Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Gr: K-8 | 969 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3131.
Wissahickon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 G Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Gr: K-8 | 930 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Gr: 5-12 | 953 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(267) 225-1511
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(267) 225-1511
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3434.
Mastery Cs-harrity Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 471-2908
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 471-2908
Gr: K-8 | 782 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Rank: #3535.
Mastery Cs-hardy Williams
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Warrington Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 724-2343
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 724-2343
Gr: K-12 | 1,190 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
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Philadelphia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Act Academy Cyber Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2111 Eastburn Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Arise Academy Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2116 E. Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6301 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Gr: PK-12
3301 Tasker St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Gr: 9-11 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Gr: 8 | 70 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bluford Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5801 Media St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Gr: K-6
Bok Edw W Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1901 South 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2700 East Auburn St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4707
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4707
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Center For Economics & Law Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6615 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Charter High School For Architecture And (Closed 2023)
Charter School
105 S. 7th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2900
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2900
Gr: 9-12
3701 North 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1201 West Rush St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-8610
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-8610
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Communications Technology High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
8110 Lyons Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Douglas Stephen A School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
2700 East Huntingdon St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
2118 West Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Gr: PK-8
3724 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Eastern University Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3300 Henry Ave. Ste 2, 3 Fall
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
1197 Haworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Gr: K-8 | 906 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Excellence Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
601 West Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-4406
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-4406
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2601 West Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Gr: 6-12 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Frontier Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3020 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 87%
60 East Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Philadelphia County, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Philadelphia County, PA include Franklin Towne Charter High School, Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School and Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Philadelphia County?
83 public charter schools are located in Philadelphia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia County?
Philadelphia County public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% 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 Philadelphia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Philadelphia County include: Universal Audenried Charter School vs. Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers, Philadelphia Academy Charter School vs. Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, Maritime Academy Charter School vs. Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
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