Charter Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 140 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 40 cities.
- Charter elementary schools
- 140
- Students at these schools
- 151,991
- Median students per teacher
- 13.7
- Virtual schools
- 12
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 140 of 140 schools; student–teacher ratios for 140; format for 140. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter elementary schools in Pennsylvania by city
Philadelphia69
- Ad Prima CS · K–8
- Alliance for Progress CS · K–8
- Antonia Pantoja Community CS · K–8
- ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS · K–12 · Virtual
- Belmont CS · K–12
- Christopher Columbus CS · K–8
- Community Academy of Philadelphia CS · K–12
- Deep Roots CS · K–7
- Discovery CS · K–8
- Esperanza Academy CS · K–12
- Esperanza Cyber CS · K–12 · Virtual
- Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS · K–8
- First Philadelphia Preparatory CS · K–12
- Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS · K–8
- Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School · K–8
- Frederick Douglass Mastery CS · K–8
- Freire CS · 5–12
- Global Leadership Academy CS · K–8
- Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at Huey · K–8
- Green Woods CS · K–8
- Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS · K–8
- Independence CS · K–8
- Independence CS West · K–8
- Inquiry CS · Pre-K–5
- Keystone Academy CS · K–8
- KIPP North Philadelphia CS · K–8
- KIPP Philadelphia CS · K–8
- KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CS · K–3
- KIPP West Philadelphia CS · K–8
- Laboratory CS · K–8
- Lindley Academy CS at Birney · K–8
- Mariana Bracetti Academy CS · K–12
- Maritime Academy CS · K–12
- MaST Community CS II · K–12
- MaST Community CS III · K–10
- Mastery CS - Mann Campus · K–6
- Mastery CS -Thomas Campus · K–12
- Mastery CS John Wister Elementary · K–5
- Mastery CS-Cleveland Elementary · K–8
- Mastery CS-Clymer Elementary · K–6
- Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary · K–8
- Mastery CS-Hardy Williams · K–12
- Mastery CS-Harrity Campus · K–8
- Mastery CS-Smedley Campus · K–6
- Mastery Prep Elementary CS · K–6
- Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS · K–12
- Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP Jones · 5–8
- New Foundations CS · K–12
- Northwood Academy CS · K–8
- Pan American Academy CS · K–8
- People for People CS · K–8
- Philadelphia Academy CS · K–12
- Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS · K–8
- Philadelphia Montessori CS · Pre-K–6
- Philadelphia Performing Arts CS · K–12
- Richard Allen Preparatory CS · 5–9
- Russell Byers CS · Pre-K–8
- Sankofa Freedom Academy CS · K–12
- Southwest Leadership Academy CS · K–8
- Tacony Academy CS · K–12
- The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds · K–8
- Universal Alcorn CS · K–8
- Universal Creighton CS · K–8
- Universal Institute CS · K–9
- Universal Vare CS · 5–8
- West Oak Lane CS · K–8
- West Phila. Achievement CES · K–5
- Wissahickon CS · K–8
- Young Scholars CS · 5–8
Pittsburgh14
- Catalyst Academy CS · K–5
- Environmental CS at Frick Park · K–12
- Manchester Academic CS · K–8
- Penn Hills CS of Entrepreneurship · K–8
- Propel CS-Braddock Hills · K–12
- Propel CS-Hazelwood · K–8
- Propel CS-Montour · K–12
- Propel CS-Northside · K–8
- Propel CS-Pitcairn · K–8
- Provident CS · 2–8
- Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh CS · K–5
- Urban Pathways K-5 College CS · K–5
- Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny CS · Pre-K–8
- Young Scholars of Western Pennsylvania CS · K–8
Allentown5
- Arts Academy CS · 5–8
- Arts Academy Elementary CS · K–5
- Executive Education Academy CS · K–12
- Lincoln Leadership Academy CS · K–12
- Roberto Clemente CS · K–12
Harrisburg5
- Commonwealth Charter Academy CS · K–12 · Virtual
- Infinity CS · K–8
- Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS · K–5
- Reach Cyber CS · K–12 · Virtual
- Sylvan Heights Science CS · K–4
York3
- Lincoln CS · K–8
- Pennwood Cyber CS · K–12 · Virtual
- York Academy Regional CS · K–12
Baden2
- Baden Academy CS · K–6
- Provident CS - West · 1–5
Chester2
Erie2
- Montessori Regional CS · K–8
- Robert Benjamin Wiley Community CS · Pre-K–8
Exton2
- Collegium CS · K–12
- Insight PA Cyber CS · K–12 · Virtual
Gettysburg2
- Gettysburg Montessori CS · K–6
- Vida CS · K–6
King of Prussia2
- Agora Cyber CS · K–12 · Virtual
- Pennsylvania Virtual CS · K–12 · Virtual
Altoona1
- Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation CS · K–12 · Virtual
Bear Creek Township1
- Bear Creek Community CS · K–8
Bensalem1
- School Lane CS · K–12
Coal Center1
East Lansdowne1
- Vision Academy CS · Pre-K–8
Easton1
Emmaus1
- Seven Generations CS · K–8
Fairless Hills1
Fogelsville1
- Circle of Seasons CS · K–8
Greenville1
- Keystone Education Center CS · K–12
Homestead1
- Propel CS-Homestead · K–12
Huntingdon1
Hyndman1
Loganton1
- Sugar Valley Rural CS · K–12
McKeesport1
- Propel CS-McKeesport · K–8
Midland1
- Pennsylvania Cyber CS · Pre-K–12 · Virtual
Phoenixville1
Pottsville1
- Gillingham Charter School · K–12
Scranton1
Sewickley1
- Pennsylvania Distance Learning CS · K–12 · Virtual
Sharon Hills1
Simpson1
- Fell CS · K–9
Souderton1
Tidioute1
- Tidioute Community CS · Pre-K–12
Turtle Creek1
- Propel CS-East · K–8
West Chester1
- Pennsylvania Leadership CS · K–12 · Virtual
West Grove1
- Avon Grove CS · K–12
About this Pennsylvania elementary school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter elementary schools in Pennsylvania: common questions
How many charter elementary schools are in Pennsylvania?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 140 open public charter schools in Pennsylvania offering at least one grade from K–5, located in 40 cities.
How do I find charter elementary schools near me in Pennsylvania?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the elementary grade-level filter.
Are charter elementary schools in Pennsylvania free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter elementary schools in Pennsylvania?
Federal records identify 12 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering elementary grades in Pennsylvania. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter elementary schools in Pennsylvania?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.