For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,689 students in 19131, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19131, PA are Kipp Dubois Charter School, Discovery Charter School and Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19131 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19131, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 19131, PA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Dubois Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 307-3465
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 307-3465
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Parkside
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 879-8182
Gr: K-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 787-5700
Gr: K-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Global Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(267) 295-5700
Gr: K-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19131, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19131, PA include Kipp Dubois Charter School, Discovery Charter School and Kipp West Philadelphia Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19131?
4 public charter schools are located in 19131.
What is the racial composition of students in 19131?
19131 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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