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Elementary Charter Schools in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia has 69 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data. Compare the reported facts below.

Elementary charter schools
69
Reported students
56,379
Median students per teacher
15.1
Virtual schools
2

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 69 of 69 schools; student–teacher ratios for 69; format for 69. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare elementary charter schools in Philadelphia

SchoolGrades
Ad Prima CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Alliance for Progress CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Antonia Pantoja Community CSElementaryMiddleK–8
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CSElementaryMiddleHighVirtualK–12
Belmont CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Christopher Columbus CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Community Academy of Philadelphia CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Deep Roots CSElementaryMiddleK–7
Discovery CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Esperanza Academy CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Esperanza Cyber CSElementaryMiddleHighVirtualK–12
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CSElementaryMiddleEugenio Maria De Hostos CSK–8
First Philadelphia Preparatory CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary SchoolElementaryMiddleK–8
Frederick Douglass Mastery CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Freire CSElementaryMiddleHigh5–12
Global Leadership Academy CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Global Leadership Academy CS Southwest at HueyElementaryMiddleK–8
Green Woods CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Independence CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Independence CS WestElementaryMiddleK–8
Inquiry CSElementaryPre-K–5
Keystone Academy CSElementaryMiddleK–8
KIPP North Philadelphia CSElementaryMiddleK–8
KIPP Philadelphia CSElementaryMiddleK–8
KIPP Philadelphia Octavius Catto CSElementaryK–3
KIPP West Philadelphia CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Laboratory CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Lindley Academy CS at BirneyElementaryMiddleK–8
Mariana Bracetti Academy CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Maritime Academy CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
MaST Community CS IIElementaryMiddleHighK–12
MaST Community CS IIIElementaryMiddleHighK–10
Mastery CS - Mann CampusElementaryMiddleMastery CS-Mann CampusK–6
Mastery CS -Thomas CampusElementaryMiddleHighMastery CS-Thomas CampusK–12
Mastery CS John Wister ElementaryElementaryK–5
Mastery CS-Cleveland ElementaryElementaryMiddleK–8
Mastery CS-Clymer ElementaryElementaryMiddleK–6
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius ElementaryElementaryMiddleK–8
Mastery CS-Hardy WilliamsElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Mastery CS-Harrity CampusElementaryMiddleK–8
Mastery CS-Smedley CampusElementaryMiddleK–6
Mastery Prep Elementary CSElementaryMiddleK–6
Mathematics Science & Technology Community CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Memphis Street Academy CS @ JP JonesElementaryMiddle5–8
New Foundations CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Northwood Academy CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Pan American Academy CSElementaryMiddleK–8
People for People CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Philadelphia Academy CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Philadelphia Hebrew Public CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Philadelphia Montessori CSElementaryMiddlePre-K–6
Philadelphia Performing Arts CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Richard Allen Preparatory CSElementaryMiddleHigh5–9
Russell Byers CSElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Sankofa Freedom Academy CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
Southwest Leadership Academy CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Tacony Academy CSElementaryMiddleHighK–12
The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR EdmundsElementaryMiddleK–8
Universal Alcorn CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Universal Creighton CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Universal Institute CSElementaryMiddleHighK–9
Universal Vare CSElementaryMiddle5–8
West Oak Lane CSElementaryMiddleK–8
West Phila. Achievement CESElementaryK–5
Wissahickon CSElementaryMiddleK–8
Young Scholars CSElementaryMiddle5–8

About this elementary charter school list

Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.

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Elementary charter school questions for Philadelphia

How many elementary charter schools are in Philadelphia?

The 2024–25 federal data identifies 69 public charter schools offering elementary grades in Philadelphia.

What grades are included in this elementary charter school list?

This list includes schools whose reported grade span overlaps K–5. Some schools also serve students outside that range, so review each school’s full grade span.

How can I compare elementary charter schools near Philadelphia?

Compare reported grade spans, enrollment, students per teacher, and format in the table. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby options.

Which is the best elementary charter school in Philadelphia?

This directory does not rank schools. Families should compare current programs, admissions, commute, performance information, and student needs directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.