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Best Philadelphia County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 81 public charter schools serving 64,593 students in Philadelphia County, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Philadelphia County, 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 County, PA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Philadelphia County 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 County (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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Philadelphia County, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Philadelphia County, PA include Franklin Towne Chs, Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School and Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Philadelphia County?
83 public charter schools are located in Philadelphia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Philadelphia County?
Philadelphia County public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Philadelphia County are often viewed compared to one another?

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