For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,369 students in 15222, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 15222, PA are Passport Academy Charter School, City Chs and Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 15222 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 15222, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 15222, PA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Passport Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
933 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 376-3724
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 376-3724
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
City Chs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
914 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 392-4601
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 392-4601
Gr: 6-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
925 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 325-4075
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 325-4075
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 15222, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 15222, PA include Passport Academy Charter School, City Chs and Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 15222?
4 public charter schools are located in 15222.
What is the racial composition of students in 15222?
15222 public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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