For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 238-8000
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Dickinson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S 15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-7988
Gr: K-9 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
19146, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3200 Dickinson St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6219
Gr: K-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1599 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6217
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
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-6518
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
500 S 16th St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5744
Gr: K-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2400 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 875-5743
Gr: 7-9
1900 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 952-6222
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
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
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).
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