For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 3,856 students in 19145, PA.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19145, PA are Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers and Universal Audenried Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19145 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19145, PA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 19145, PA Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 551-4000
Gr: K-12 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Point Breeze Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-6144
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 334-6144
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Universal Audenried Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Tasker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-4801
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Universal Vare Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 South 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Philadelphia, PA 19145
(215) 952-8611
Gr: 5-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 19145, PA?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 19145, PA include Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School, Preparatory Cs Of Mathematics Science Tech And Careers and Universal Audenried Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19145?
4 public charter schools are located in 19145.
What is the racial composition of students in 19145?
19145 public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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