For the 2025 school year, there are 17 online public schools serving 61,393 students in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Pennsylvania (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
21st Century Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Wrights Lane
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
West Chester, PA 19380
(484) 875-5400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,103 students
Rank: #22.
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Enterprise Dr
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 701-3333
Grades: K-12
| 3,173 students
Rank: #33.
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 Park Avenue
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 275-8500
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 275-8500
Grades: K-12
| 2,954 students
Rank: #44.
Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
One Innovation Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 710-3300
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 710-3300
Grades: K-12
| 23,589 students
Rank: #55.
Coatesville Area Sd Cyber Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Olive St
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Coatesville, PA 19320
(610) 383-6946
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
652 Midland Ave
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-1180
Midland, PA 15059
(724) 643-1180
Grades: PK-12
| 10,361 students
Rank: #77.
Reach Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Park Drive, Suite 204
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 704-8437
Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 704-8437
Grades: K-12
| 6,146 students
Rank: #88.
Pittsburgh Online Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
341 S. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 529-3510
Grades: 4-12
| 104 students
Rank: #99.
Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5580 Goods Lane, Suite 1132
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 682-5258
Grades: K-12
| 193 students
Rank: #1010.
Agora Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1018 West 8th Avenue
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 230-0775
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
(610) 230-0775
Grades: K-12
| 4,432 students
Rank: #1111.
Achievement House Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Pickering Way
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 615-6200
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 615-6200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,083 students
Rank: #1212.
Insight Pa Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Eagleview Blvd., Suite 350
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 713-4353
Exton, PA 19341
(484) 713-4353
Grades: K-12
| 4,200 students
Rank: #1313.
The Sd Of Philadelphia Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
440 North Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-3110
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 400-3110
Grades: K-12
| 697 students
Rank: #1414.
Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
625 Park Ave
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Johnstown, PA 15902
(814) 533-5670
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
Rank: #1515.
Pennsylvania Distance Learning Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2605 Nicolson Road, Suite 4100
Sewickley, PA 15143
(724) 933-7300
Sewickley, PA 15143
(724) 933-7300
Grades: K-12
| 1,166 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 N. 2nd Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 297-1883
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 297-1883
Grades: K-12
| 957 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Esperanza Cyber Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4261 N 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 967-9703
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 967-9703
Grades: K-12
| 1,115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Pennsylvania?
17 online public schools are available for Pennsylvania students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania online public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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