For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 200 students in Lancaster, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in Lancaster, PA is La Academia Partnership Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, PA public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lancaster, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Academia Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 N Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 295-7763
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
Lancaster, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buehrle Alternative Ed School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 East Clay St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6232
Grades: 6-12
| 152 students
1202 Park City Ctr
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 295-2499
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
1051 Lehigh Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 291-6211
Grades: 7-10
| 1,491 students
School Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 519-1502
Grades: 6
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lancaster, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lancaster, PA include La Academia Partnership Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Lancaster?
1 public charter schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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