For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 835 students in 19147, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in 19147, PA is Christopher Columbus Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 19147 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19147, PA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 19147, PA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christopher Columbus 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
| 835 students
19147, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1198 South 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 952-6209
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 952-6209
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 19147, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 19147, PA include Christopher Columbus Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19147?
1 public charter schools are located in 19147.
What is the racial composition of students in 19147?
19147 public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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