For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 896 students in 19142, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19142, PA are Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and Southwest Leadership 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 19142 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19142, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 19142, PA Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Paschall Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
Gr: K-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
19142, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Economics & Law Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6615 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 99%
540 North 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19142, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19142, PA include Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19142?
2 public charter schools are located in 19142.
What is the racial composition of students in 19142?
19142 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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