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Best Philadelphia Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 81 public charter schools serving 65,775 students in Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Philadelphia, PA are Franklin Towne Chs, Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School and Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philadelphia, PA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Philadelphia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Philadelphia, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Towne Chs
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1023 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Gr: K-12 | 1,492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Green Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
468 Domino Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-6337
Gr: K-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Gr: K-12 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Gr: K-12 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
South Building
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Gr: K-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Gr: K-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Independence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Gr: K-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
New Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Gr: K-12 | 1,529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Multicultural Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3821 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-0513
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Gr: K-12 | 1,875 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Keystone Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4521 Longshore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-2111
Gr: K-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Universal Creighton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1616.
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1928 Point Breeze Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-6144
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6310 N 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 268-3102
Gr: K-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Mastery Cs -thomas Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
927 Johnston St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Gr: K-12 | 1,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Ad Prima Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1922 N. 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Gr: K-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2020.
Universal Audenried Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Tasker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Universal Alcorn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Dickinson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Tacony Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Gr: K-12 | 1,083 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2323.
Universal Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Gr: K-9 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2424.
Mast Community Cs Iii
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Crown Way (12345 Roosevelt B
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Gr: K-10 | 1,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2525.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Gr: K-12 | 1,512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Kipp Dubois Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 307-3465
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2727.
Harambee Institute Of Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
640 N 66th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Gr: K-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2828.
Northwood Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4621 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-5606
Gr: K-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Kensington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-2001
Gr: K-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #3030.
West Oak Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Gr: K-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3131.
Wissahickon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 G Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Gr: K-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Gr: 5-12 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(267) 225-1511
Gr: K-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Mastery Cs-harrity Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5601 Christian Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 471-2908
Gr: K-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Mastery Cs-hardy Williams
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 Warrington Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 724-2343
Gr: K-12 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Act Academy Cyber Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2111 Eastburn Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Alcorn James School (Closed 2014)
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Arise Academy Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2116 E. Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Audenried Senior High School (Closed 2012)
3301 Tasker St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Gr: 9-11 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Barratt Norris S Middle School (Closed 2012)
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Beeber Dimner Middle School (Closed 2018)
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Gr: 8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Birney Gen Davis B School (Closed 2012)
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bluford Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5801 Media St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Bluford Guion Elementary School (Closed 2011)
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Gr: K-6
Bok Edw W Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1901 South 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Boone Daniel School (Closed 2005)
1435 North 26th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5080
Gr: 4-12
Carroll Charles School (Closed 2014)
2700 East Auburn St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4707
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Center For Economics & Law Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6615 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Cepallegheny (Closed 2012)
12th And Allegheny
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 599-7525
Gr: 6-12
Cephunting Park (Closed 2012)
4224 North Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 754-1400
Gr: 6-12
Charter High School For Architecture And (Closed 2023)
Charter School
105 S. 7th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2900
Gr: 9-12
Cleveland Grover School (Closed 2013)
3701 North 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Clymer George School (Closed 2012)
1201 West Rush St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-8610
Gr: PK-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Communications Technology High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
8110 Lyons Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Creighton Thomas School (Closed 2013)
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Daroff Samuel School (Closed 2011)
5630 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 471-2905
Gr: K-8
Delaware Valley Chs (Closed 2018)
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Douglas Stephen A School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
2700 East Huntingdon St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Douglass Frederick School (Closed 2011)
2118 West Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Gr: PK-8
Drew Charles R School (Closed 2013)
3724 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Gr: PK-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Durham Thomas Child Dev Center (Closed 2004)
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Eastern University Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3300 Henry Ave. Ste 2, 3 Fall
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Edmunds Henry R School (Closed 2013)
1197 Haworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Gr: K-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Excellence Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Fairhill School (Closed 2014)
601 West Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-4406
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Ferguson Joseph C School (Closed 2014)
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Fitzsimons Thomas High School (Closed 2013)
2601 West Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Gr: 6-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frontier Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3020 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Fulton Robert School (Closed 2014)
60 East Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Germantown High School (Closed 2014)
40 East High St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Gr: 9-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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