For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 250 students in Schuylkill County, PA.
The top-ranked public charter school in Schuylkill County, PA is Gillingham Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuylkill County, PA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Schuylkill County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Schuylkill County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Gr: K-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Schuylkill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Broad St
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-4858
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
42 S Center St
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Frackville, PA 17931
(570) 874-3661
Gr: K-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1 Golden Bear Dr
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-3443
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
15 Kelayres Rd
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Mcadoo, PA 18237
(570) 459-3111
Gr: K-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
89 N Hancock St
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Ringtown, PA 17967
(570) 889-3161
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
50 Meadow Ave
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 668-6932
Gr: K-1 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Schuylkill County, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Schuylkill County, PA include Gillingham Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Schuylkill County?
1 public charter schools are located in Schuylkill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schuylkill County?
Schuylkill County public charter schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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