For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,138 students in 12202, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 12202, NY are Green Tech High Charter School and Kipp Albany Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 12202 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). Charter schools in 12202, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best 12202, NY Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Tech High Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
99 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Gr: 6-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Albany Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 Krank St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Gr: K-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
12202, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Achievement Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Gr: 5-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Albany Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Catholic Charities Of Alb & Renssel (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
Albany, NY 12202
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 12202, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 12202, NY include Green Tech High Charter School and Kipp Albany Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 12202?
2 public charter schools are located in 12202.
What is the racial composition of students in 12202?
12202 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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