For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 850 students in 19142, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 19142, PA are Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19142 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19142, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 19142, PA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Paschall Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 729-1939
Grades: K-8
| 588 students
19142, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Economics & Law Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
6615 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-1719
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students
540 North 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Philadelphia, PA 19142
(215) 727-2163
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 19142, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 19142, PA include Philadelphia Montessori Charter School and Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19142?
2 public charter schools are located in 19142.
What is the racial composition of students in 19142?
19142 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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