For the 2026 school year, there are 16 online public schools serving 64,916 students in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Pennsylvania (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
21st Century Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Wrights Lane
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Enterprise Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
Gr: K-12 | 2,874 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 Park Avenue
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 275-8500
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 275-8500
Gr: K-12 | 2,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
One Innovation Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 710-3300
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 710-3300
Gr: K-12 | 29,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
652 Midland Ave
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-1180
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-1180
Gr: PK-12 | 10,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Reach Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Park Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 704-8437
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 704-8437
Gr: K-12 | 5,721 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Pittsburgh Online Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
341 S. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Goods Lane
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Gr: K-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Agora Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1018 West 8th Avenue
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 230-0775
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 230-0775
Gr: K-12 | 4,156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Achievement House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Pickering Way
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 615-6200
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 615-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Insight Pa Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Eagleview Blvd., Suite 350
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 713-4353
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 713-4353
Gr: K-12 | 3,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
440 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-3110
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-3110
Gr: K-12 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Park Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2605 Nicolson Road
Sewickley, PA 15143
(724) 933-7300
Sewickley, PA 15143
(724) 933-7300
Gr: K-12 | 1,246 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 297-1883
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 297-1883
Gr: K-12 | 1,038 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4261 N 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 967-9703
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 967-9703
Gr: K-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Pennsylvania?
16 online public schools are available for Pennsylvania students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania online public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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