For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 4,272 students in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Frankford are Northwood Academy Charter School, Mastery Cs-smedley Campus and First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood Academy 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
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Mastery Cs-smedley Campus
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1790 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 537-2525
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 537-2525
Grades: K-6
| 776 students
Rank: #33.
First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Tacony St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-3100
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-3100
Grades: K-12
| 1,818 students
Rank: #44.
The Philadelphia Cs For Arts And Sciences At Hr Edmunds
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1197 Haworth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 537-2520
Grades: K-8
| 908 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia, PA include Northwood Academy Charter School, Mastery Cs-smedley Campus and First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia?
4 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of Frankford, Philadelphia public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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