Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District

2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142-1009
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 226 students in Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
1 School
2,929 Schools
# Students
226 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#609 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
12%
38%
20-24%
55%
40-59%
57%
(2022-23)
41.5%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%

Showing 2011–2023. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
93%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data

% White
n/a
60%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,226 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,739 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data

Spending
$5 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data

Revenue / Student
$22,226
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data

Spending / Student
$21,739
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data

Best Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District?
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 226 students.
What is the rank of Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District?
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District is ranked #611 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District?
93% of Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District?
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Philadelphia Montessori Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,739 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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