For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,570 students in 19143, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19143, PA are Independence Cs West, Boys' Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School and Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19143 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19143, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 19143, PA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Cs West
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-5600
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 724-5600
Gr: K-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Boys' Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-5149
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 387-5149
Gr: 6-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 S 58th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 878-1544
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 878-1544
Gr: 5-9 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest At Huey
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2978
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2978
Gr: K-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
19143, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5200 Pine St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2901
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 471-2901
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
5900 Baltimore Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 294-2973
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 294-2973
Gr: 5-8
5400 Warrington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-2161
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 727-2161
Gr: 7-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1300 South 46th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 823-8206
Philadelphia, PA 19143
(215) 823-8206
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19143, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19143, PA include Independence Cs West, Boys' Latin Of Philadelphia Charter School and Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19143?
4 public charter schools are located in 19143.
What is the racial composition of students in 19143?
19143 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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