For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,449 students in 19103, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19103, PA are Inquiry Charter School, Freire Charter School and Russell Byers Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19103 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19103, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 19103, PA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Gr: 5-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: #44.
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Belmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4030 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Gr: K-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19103, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19103, PA include Inquiry Charter School, Freire Charter School and Russell Byers Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19103?
5 public charter schools are located in 19103.
What is the racial composition of students in 19103?
19103 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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