For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,779 students in 19146, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 19146, PA are Independence Charter School, Universal Alcorn Charter School and Universal Institute Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19146 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19146, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 19146, PA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence 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
| 794 students
Rank: #22.
Universal Alcorn 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
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Universal Institute 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
| 563 students
19146, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
Grades: 8
| 111 students
Bluford Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5801 Media St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Grades: K-8
| 525 students
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
2400 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
1900 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6222
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6222
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Universal Daroff Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5630 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Grades: K-8
| 624 students
World Communications Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
512-20 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-3198
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-3198
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 19146, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 19146, PA include Independence Charter School, Universal Alcorn Charter School and Universal Institute Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19146?
3 public charter schools are located in 19146.
What is the racial composition of students in 19146?
19146 public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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