For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,262 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 87% 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 (2025)
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 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
City Chs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Stanwix Street, Suuite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Gr: 9-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
914 Penn Avenue, Floor 3
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 392-4601
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 392-4601
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
15222, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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