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Best Pittsburgh Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public charter schools serving 8,108 students in Pittsburgh, PA. The top-ranked public charter schools in Pittsburgh, PA are Environmental Cs At Frick Park, The New Academy Charter School and Passport Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburgh, 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 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Pittsburgh have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Gr: K-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
The New Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Passport Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
933 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 376-3724
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
City Chs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 690-2489
Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Gr: K-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Newport Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 668-2064
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Propel Cs-mckeesport
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2412 Versailles Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Manchester Academic Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1214 Liverpool Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 322-0585
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Urban Academy Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
437 Turret Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-1008
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1010.
Propel Cs-east
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1611 Monroeville Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Propel Cs-pitcairn
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Agatha Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Provident Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Troy Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Gr: 2-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Propel Cs-montour
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Bilmar Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
914 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 392-4601
Gr: 6-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Propel Cs-homestead
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
129 E 10th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 323-7305
Gr: K-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Penn Center East
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Gr: 6-10 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Propel Cs-braddock Hills
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Yost Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 325-4075
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Propel Cs-northside
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1805 Buena Vista Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Propel Cs-hazelwood
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 Glenwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 325-7305
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Catalyst Academy Charter School
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Pittsburgh, PA?
How many public charter schools are located in Pittsburgh?
21 public charter schools are located in Pittsburgh.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% 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 Pittsburgh are often viewed compared to one another?

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