For the 2024-25 school year, there are 85 public charter schools serving 64,722 students in Philadelphia County, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Philadelphia County, PA are Mast Community Charter School, Franklin Towne Charter High School and Folk Arts-cultural Treasures 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 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Philadelphia County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Green Woods Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
468 Domino Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-6337
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482-6337
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #55.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Grades: K-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #66.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Grades: K-12
| 2,721 students
Rank: #77.
Christopher Columbus Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
South Building, 1242-46 S 13th
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-6000
Grades: K-8
| 862 students
Rank: #88.
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Te
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Point Breeze Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-6144
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-6144
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #99.
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Grades: K-8
| 955 students
Rank: #1010.
New Foundations Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8001 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 624-8100
Grades: K-12
| 1,496 students
Rank: #1111.
Multicultural Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3821 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-0513
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-0513
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #1212.
Independence Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
Grades: K-8
| 781 students
Rank: #1313.
Imhotep Institute Chs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6201 N. 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-4140
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-4140
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #1414.
Keystone Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Longshore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-2111
Philadelphia, PA 19135
(215) 332-2111
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1515.
Technical Freire Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2221 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 507-1111
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 507-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #1616.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Grades: K-12
| 1,777 students
Rank: #1717.
Inquiry Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Dubois Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 307-3465
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 307-3465
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Universal Creighton Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Grades: K-8
| 713 students
Rank: #2121.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6310 N 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 324-7012
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 324-7012
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
Rank: #2222.
Universal Audenried Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Tasker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #2323.
Mastery Cs - Thomas Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
927 Johnston St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 236-0036
Grades: K-12
| 1,258 students
Rank: #2424.
Tacony Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Rhawn Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Philadelphia, PA 19111
(215) 742-5100
Grades: K-12
| 1,084 students
Rank: #2525.
Northwood Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-5606
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-5606
Grades: K-8
| 760 students
Rank: #2626.
Universal Alcorn Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Dickinson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
Rank: #2727.
Mast Community Cs Iii
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crown Way (12345 Roosevelt B
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Grades: K-8
| 1,220 students
Rank: #2828.
Freire Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Grades: 5-12
| 934 students
Rank: #2929.
Universal Institute Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Grades: K-9
| 626 students
Rank: #3030.
Harambee Institute Of Science And Techno
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
640 N 66th St
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 472-8770
Grades: K-8
| 593 students
Rank: #3131.
Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Kensington Avenue, #2533
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-2001
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 288-2001
Grades: K-12
| 663 students
Rank: #3232.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1840 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Grades: K-12
| 1,557 students
Rank: #3333.
Wissahickon Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 G Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Grades: K-8
| 943 students
Rank: #3434.
Discovery Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Parkside
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Grades: K-8
| 622 students
Rank: #3535.
Philadelphia Hebrew Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(267) 225-1511
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(267) 225-1511
Grades: K-4
| 418 students
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Philadelphia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Act Academy Cyber Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2111 Eastburn Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
Arise Academy Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2116 E. Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
6301 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 291-1883
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Audenried Senior High School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
3301 Tasker St
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Grades: 9-11
| 428 students
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Grades: 8
| 111 students
5925 Malvern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5513
Grades: 8
| 70 students
900914 West Lindley St
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-3000
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
5801 Media St
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 581-5502
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Bok Edw W Technical High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
1901 South 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 952-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
1435 North 26th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5080
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5080
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Carroll Charles School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
2700 East Auburn St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4707
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4707
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Center For Economics & Law Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6615 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
12th And Allegheny
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 599-7525
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 599-7525
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
4224 North Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 754-1400
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 754-1400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Charter High School For Architecture And (Closed 2023)
Charter School
105 S. 7th Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2900
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 351-2900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3701 North 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-4415
Grades: PK-8
| 693 students
1201 West Rush St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-8610
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-8610
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Communications Technology High School (Closed 2014)
Vocational School
8110 Lyons Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 492-6958
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
5630 Vine St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 471-2905
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(215) 471-2905
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Delaware Valley Chs (Closed 2018)
Charter School
Logan Place - Suite A, 5201 Ol
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 455-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Douglas Stephen A School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2700 East Huntingdon St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-4705
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
2118 West Norris St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 684-5063
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3724 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-8219
Grades: PK-8
| 313 students
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Eastern University Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
3300 Henry Ave. Ste 2, 3 Fall
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Philadelphia, PA 19129
(215) 769-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 274 students
1197 Haworth St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
Excellence Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5700 Wayne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-9000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
601 West Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-4406
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 227-4406
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
2000 North 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 684-5092
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
2601 West Cumberland St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 227-4431
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
Frontier Virtual Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
3020 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 590-8230
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
60 East Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4005
Grades: PK-6
| 396 students
40 East High St
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 951-4004
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
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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 Mast Community Charter School, Franklin Towne Charter High School and Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Philadelphia County?
85 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Philadelphia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Philadelphia County include: Philadelphia Academy Charter School vs. Mast Community Charter School, Universal Audenried Charter School vs. Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Te, Maritime Academy Charter School vs. Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
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