For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 3,083 students in 19137, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19137, PA are Franklin Towne Chs, Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School and Maritime Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19137 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19137, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 19137, PA Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Towne Chs
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 | 1,292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
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 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Maritime Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2275 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19137, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19137, PA include Franklin Towne Chs, Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School and Maritime Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19137?
3 public charter schools are located in 19137.
What is the racial composition of students in 19137?
19137 public charter schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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