For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 250 students in 17901, PA.
The top ranked public charter school in 17901, PA is Gillingham Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 17901 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 15%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 38% statewide average). Charter schools in 17901, PA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 17901, PA Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gillingham Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Howard Avenue
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 955-3830
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 17901, PA?
The top ranked public charter schools in 17901, PA include Gillingham Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 17901?
1 public charter schools are located in 17901.
What is the racial composition of students in 17901?
17901 public charter schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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