2019-2020 District-Wide Surveys: Your voice matters! (and you could win $25!)

We invite all parents and staff to take the District-Wide Survey to help guide school improvement efforts! Click here to learn more.

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Welcome to the Charter Schools Office (CSO). The CSO helps families make informed decisions about charter school options. The CSO also monitors performance and promotes high standards in Philadelphia’s charter schools while preserving charter school autonomy and protecting the rights of students and families.

During the 2019–20 school year, 87 brick-and-mortar charter schools in Philadelphia serve approximately 70,000 students. Click below for information about each charter school.

For Parents, Families, and Students

• Application & Enrollment Resources

  Resources for applying to and enrolling in a charter school

• Charter Schools

  Find out more about Philadelphia's charter schools by accessing each schools's website

• School Finder

  Use the School Finder tool to locate your neighborhood charter school

• Parent Tips & FAQs

  Review common questions asked about charter schools

• Family Newsletter

  Find the latest updates and opportunities for charter families and students

• Have a question?

  Use the form to submit your question or concern

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About Our Schools

• Annual Evaluation Reports

  Ongoing reviews of academic, organizational, and financial performance

• Amendments

  Changes to charters, and how to make them

• Renewal

  The process to renew a charter

• MCSOs

  Learn more about Multiple Charter School Organizations

• CSO Monthly Newsletter

  View the latest CSO monthly newsletter

• School FAQs

  Coming Soon!