For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,587 students in 19138, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19138, PA are West Oak Lane Charter School and Imhotep Institute Chs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19138 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19138, PA have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 19138, PA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Oak Lane Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 927-7995
Gr: K-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Imhotep Institute Chs
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6201 N. 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-4140
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 438-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
19138, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Act Academy Cyber Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2111 Eastburn Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 297-1668
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Arise Academy Charter High School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2116 E. Haines Street
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 224-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Hope Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2116 E Haines St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 336-2730
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(267) 336-2730
Gr: 9-12
6501 Limekiln Pk
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5266
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5266
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
6199 Ardleigh St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5830
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 276-5830
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
5650 Sprague St
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 951-4008
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 951-4008
Gr: K-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19138, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19138, PA include West Oak Lane Charter School and Imhotep Institute Chs.
How many public charter schools are located in 19138?
2 public charter schools are located in 19138.
What is the racial composition of students in 19138?
19138 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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