For the 2026 school year, there are 9 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 5,821 students in Pennsylvania.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Pennsylvania are Souderton Cs Collaborative, Franklin Towne Chs and Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Pennsylvania (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Souderton Cs Collaborative
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
110 E Broad Street
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 721-4560
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Towne Chs
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Tacony St Building 108
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Philadelphia, PA 19137
(215) 289-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1023 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 569-2600
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 E. Third St
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 868-2971
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Tidioute Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
241 Main St
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Tidioute, PA 16351
(814) 484-3550
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Ad Prima Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1922 N. 63rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Philadelphia, PA 19151
(215) 883-0638
Gr: K-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #88.
Manchester Academic Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1214 Liverpool Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 322-0585
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 322-0585
Gr: K-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Laboratory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Administrative Office
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 817-4720
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 817-4720
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Pennsylvania?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Pennsylvania include Souderton Cs Collaborative, Franklin Towne Chs and Folk Arts-cultural Treasures Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Pennsylvania?
9 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Pennsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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