For the 2026 school year, there are 8 charter public preschools serving 13,223 students in Pennsylvania.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in Pennsylvania are Tidioute Community Charter School, Inquiry Charter School and Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Pennsylvania (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tidioute Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
241 Main St
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
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 | 10,361 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Young Scholars Of Greater Allegheny Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Center Street
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Mckeesport, PA 15132
(412) 673-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Vision Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
716 Emerson Avenue East
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Lansdowne, PA 19050
(484) 466-2124
Gr: PK-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1446 East Lake Rd
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 461-9600
Erie, PA 16507
(814) 461-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2227 Island Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 365-4011
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Russell Byers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Pennsylvania include Tidioute Community Charter School, Inquiry Charter School and Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Pennsylvania?
8 charter public preschools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania charter public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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