For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,449 students in 19103, PA.
The top ranked public charter schools in 19103, PA are Inquiry Charter School, Freire Charter School and Russell Byers Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 19103 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 19103, PA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 19103, PA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inquiry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Freire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2027 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 557-8555
Gr: 5-12 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Russell Byers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1911 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 972-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Chs
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(267) 514-1824
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Belmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4030 Brown Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 823-8208
Gr: K-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 19103, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 19103, PA include Inquiry Charter School, Freire Charter School and Russell Byers Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 19103?
5 public charter schools are located in 19103.
What is the racial composition of students in 19103?
19103 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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