For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public charter schools serving 9,838 students in Allegheny County, PA. The top ranked public charter schools in Allegheny County, PA are Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School, Environmental Cs At Frick Park and City Chs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegheny County, PA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Allegheny County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Allegheny County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 Marguerite Avenue
Wilmerding, PA 15148
(412) 646-1718
Wilmerding, PA 15148
(412) 646-1718
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Environmental Cs At Frick Park
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 Milton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 247-7970
Grades: K-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #33.
City Chs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Spectrum Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4369 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 374-8130
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
Rank: #55.
Penn Hills Cs Of Entrepreneurship
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Main Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 793-6471
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #77.
Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Newport Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 668-2064
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
(412) 668-2064
Grades: K-8
| 298 students
Rank: #88.
Propel Cs-mckeesport
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2412 Versailles Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
Rank: #99.
Manchester Academic Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1214 Liverpool Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 322-0585
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 322-0585
Grades: K-8
| 387 students
Rank: #1010.
Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Center Street
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #1111.
Propel Cs-east
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1611 Monroeville Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Grades: K-8
| 333 students
Rank: #1212.
The New Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Jonquil Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 885-5200
Grades: 8-12
| 67 students
Rank: #1313.
Urban Academy Of Greater Pittsburgh Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
437 Turret Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-1008
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-1008
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #1414.
Life Male Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Penn Center East, 777 Penn Cen
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 867-6209
Grades: 6-9
| 73 students
Rank: #1515.
Propel Cs-montour
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Bilmar Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Grades: K-12
| 785 students
Rank: #1616.
Propel Cs-pitcairn
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
435 Agatha Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #1717.
Provident Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Troy Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 709-5160
Grades: 2-8
| 323 students
Rank: #1818.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
Rank: #1919.
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2605 Nicolson Road, Suite 4100
Sewickley, PA 15143
(724) 933-7300
Sewickley, PA 15143
(724) 933-7300
Grades: K-12
| 1,166 students
Rank: #2020.
Propel Cs-braddock Hills
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Yost Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Grades: K-12
| 711 students
Rank: #2121.
Propel Cs-homestead
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
129 E 10th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 323-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 323-7305
Grades: K-12
| 517 students
Rank: #2222.
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
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #2323.
Propel Cs-hazelwood
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Glenwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 325-7305
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Rank: #2424.
Propel Cs-northside
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1805 Buena Vista Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 325-7305
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Rank: n/an/a
Catalyst Academy Charter School
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Allegheny County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
170 Shafer Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 262-2500
Grades: K-4
| 198 students
2429 Charcot St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
7109 Hermitage St
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 247-7880
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
320 Cedarhurst St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-3751
Grades: K-5
| 206 students
252 Fordyce St
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 488-2575
Grades: K-5
| 92 students
5401 Glenwood Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Pittsburgh, PA 15207
(412) 422-3530
Grades: PK-7
| 276 students
Career Connections Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4412 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 682-1816
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Catalyst Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7061 Lemington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 684-2400
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
1601 Beaver Ave
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-3750
Grades: K-4
| 292 students
50 Thoms Run Rd
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2223
Bridgeville, PA 15017
(412) 429-2223
Grades: 6-8
| 787 students
227 Bonvue St
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
501 Waddell Ave
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Clairton, PA 15025
(412) 233-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
1901 Clayton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 323-3450
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
430 Colfax St
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Springdale, PA 15144
(724) 274-7200
Grades: 4-6
| 222 students
635 Ridge Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 323-4150
Grades: 8
| 160 students
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Grades: 7-9
| 111 students
1099 Maple Street Ext
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
8080 Bennett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Grades: 5-6
| 455 students
0 Porters Hollow Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Grades: 7-8
| 450 students
7301 Schoyer Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Pittsburgh, PA 15218
(412) 731-5816
Grades: K-6
| 301 students
300 Kennedy Ave
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-9600
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-9600
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
300 Kennedy Avenue
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Duquesne, PA 15110
(412) 466-0714
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
515 Camp Hollow Rd
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 466-9131
Grades: PK-K
| 149 students
1150 Jacks Run Rd
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-9700
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
2150 E Hills Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 247-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
207 Third Street
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2321
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
531 Jones Ave
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Braddock, PA 15104
(412) 271-1317
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(724) 224-4844
Grades: PK-2
| 279 students
5785 Saltsburg Rd
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Verona, PA 15147
(412) 793-2155
Grades: K-3
| 289 students
1 Forest Grove Rd
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 264-6452
Grades: K-2
| 627 students
800 Russellwood Ave
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-3213
Grades: K
| 110 students
500 Longvue Dr
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3740
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
502 Longvue Drive
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Mckeesport, PA 15131
(412) 664-3720
Grades: K-2
| 368 students
220 East Oliver Rd
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 464-3600
Grades: K
| 112 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Allegheny County, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Allegheny County, PA include Westinghouse Arts Academy Charter School, Environmental Cs At Frick Park and City Chs. Allegheny County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public charter schools are located in Allegheny County?
25 public charter schools are located in Allegheny County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegheny County?
Allegheny County public charter schools minority enrollment is 77% 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 Allegheny County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Allegheny County include: Propel Cs-hazelwood vs. Propel Cs-braddock Hills, Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School vs. Propel Cs-mckeesport, Propel Cs-braddock Hills vs. Propel Cs-east
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