For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 4,714 students in 19140, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19140, PA are Multicultural Academy Charter School, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School and Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19140 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19140, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 19140, PA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4101 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-1300
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-1300
Gr: K-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Esperanza Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 457-3667
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 457-3667
Gr: K-12 | 1,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Laboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Administrative Office
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 817-4720
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 817-4720
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19140, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
1798 Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4409
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4409
Gr: 8
1798 West Hunting Park Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4408
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4408
Gr: 9-12 | 1,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
John B. Stetson Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3200 B Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 291-4720
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 291-4720
Gr: 5-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Olney Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 W Duncannon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 456-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 456-3014
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3807 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 537-2920
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 537-2920
Gr: 7-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Young Scholars Kenderton Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1500 W. Ontario Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4412
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4412
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19140, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19140, PA include Multicultural Academy Charter School, Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School and Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19140?
6 public charter schools are located in 19140.
What is the racial composition of students in 19140?
19140 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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