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Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best North Philadelphia Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public charter schools serving 21,820 students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in North Philadelphia are Franklin Towne Chs, Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School and Multicultural Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Towne Chs
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4259 Richmond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-3389
Gr: K-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Multicultural Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3821 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 227-0513
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Mariana Bracetti Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1840 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 291-4436
Gr: K-12 | 1,512 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
West Oak Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Gr: K-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Wissahickon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 G Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 338-1020
Gr: K-8 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Maritime Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2275 Bridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 535-4555
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Community Academy Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 East Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-6700
Gr: K-12 | 1,237 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Technical Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2221 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 507-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1010.
Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-1300
Gr: K-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Mastery Prep Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 W. Pike Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 866-0067
Gr: K-6 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Kipp North Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 294-8596
Gr: K-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1313.
Esperanza Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 457-3667
Gr: K-12 | 1,637 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1414.
Pan American Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2830 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 425-1212
Gr: K-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Mastery Cs-gratz Campus
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1798 West Hunting Park Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-4408
Gr: 7-12 | 1,048 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Imhotep Institute Chs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6201 N. 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Kipp Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2539 N. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(267) 687-7283
Gr: K-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Young Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Marshall St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 232-9727
Gr: 5-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1919.
Mastery Cs-cleveland Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 N 19th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-5042
Gr: K-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2020.
Lindley Academy Cs At Birney
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West Lindley Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(267) 669-1450
Gr: K-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2118 West Norris St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(267) 443-0673
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Memphis Street Academy Cs Jp Jones
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Memphis Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 291-4709
Gr: 5-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Alliance For Progress Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1821-39 Cecil B Moore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 232-4892
Gr: K-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2424.
Mastery Cs-clymer Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W Rush Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
(215) 227-8610
Gr: K-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
People For People Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-7060
Gr: K-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4261 N 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 967-9703
Gr: K-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Youthbuild Phila Charter School
Charter School
2309 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19132
(215) 627-8671
Gr: 12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA include Franklin Towne Chs, Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School and Multicultural Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
28 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia?
the neighborhood of North Philadelphia, Philadelphia public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).

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