For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 5,830 students in 19116, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19116, PA are Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, Philadelphia Academy Charter School and Mast Community Cs Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19116 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19116, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 19116, PA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 E Byberry Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1100
Gr: K-12 | 1,492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Philadelphia Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11000 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 676-8320
Gr: K-12 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Mast Community Cs Ii
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6238 Rising Sun Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 348-1215
Gr: K-12 | 1,875 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Mast Community Cs Iii
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Crown Way (12345 Roosevelt B
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(267) 574-9855
Gr: K-10 | 1,290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19116, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19116, PA include Mathematics Science & Technology Community Charter School, Philadelphia Academy Charter School and Mast Community Cs Ii.
How many public charter schools are located in 19116?
4 public charter schools are located in 19116.
What is the racial composition of students in 19116?
19116 public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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