For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,779 students in 19137, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 19137, PA are Franklin Towne Charter High School, 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 23% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), 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 46% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Towne Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Grades: K-8
| 957 students
Rank: #33.
Maritime Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2275 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Grades: K-12
| 822 students
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 Charter High School, 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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