For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 4,520 students in Pennsylvania.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Pennsylvania are Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th, Souderton Cs Collaborative and Mast Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Pennsylvania (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
321 E. Third St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Souderton Cs Collaborative
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 E Broad Street
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Mast Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Grades: K-12
| 1,473 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Towne Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1023 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
Tidioute Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
241 Main St
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Grades: PK-12
| 292 students
Rank: #77.
Ad Prima Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1922 N. 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Grades: K-8
| 582 students
Rank: #88.
Manchester Academic Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
Laboratory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Administrative Office, 926 Sed
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 817-4720
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 817-4720
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Pennsylvania?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Pennsylvania include Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Th, Souderton Cs Collaborative and Mast Community Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Pennsylvania?
9 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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