Best Public Charter Schools in 19146 (Philadelphia, PA) (2025-26)

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Best 19146 Pennsylvania Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,779 students in 19146, PA.

The top ranked public charter schools in 19146, PA are Independence Charter School, Universal Alcorn Charter School and Universal Institute Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public charter schools in zipcode 19146 have an score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and score of 44% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19146, PA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).

Best 19146, PA Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Independence Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
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1600 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000

Gr: K-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #22.

Universal Alcorn Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
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3200 Dickinson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219

Gr: K-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Universal Institute Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
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800 S 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988

Gr: K-9 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 19146 Pennsylvania

19146, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alcorn James School (Closed 2014)

3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219

Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Barratt Norris S Middle School (Closed 2012)

1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217

Gr: 8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Bluford Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

5801 Media St.
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518

Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1

Durham Thomas Child Dev Center (Closed 2004)

500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744

Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Peirce William S Middle School (Closed 2012)

2400 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743

Gr: 7-9

Smith Walter G School (Closed 2014)

1900 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6222

Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Universal Daroff Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

5630 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518

Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

World Communications Charter School (Closed 2018)

Charter School

512-20 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-3198

Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in 19146, PA?

The top ranked public charter schools in 19146, PA include Independence Charter School, Universal Alcorn Charter School and Universal Institute Charter School.

How many public charter schools are located in 19146?

3 public charter schools are located in 19146.

What is the racial composition of students in 19146?

19146 public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).