For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,661 students in 19131, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 19131, PA are Kipp Dubois Charter School, Discovery Charter School and Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19131 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19131, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 19131, PA Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Parkside
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Gr: K-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Gr: K-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Global Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Gr: K-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
19131, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Gr: K-6
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5070 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Gr: K-3
5301 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5501
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5501
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 19131, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 19131, PA include Kipp Dubois Charter School, Discovery Charter School and Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19131?
4 public charter schools are located in 19131.
What is the racial composition of students in 19131?
19131 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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