For the 2023-24 school year, there are 28 alternative public schools serving 1,840 students in New York.
The top ranked alternative public schools in New York are Orchard View Alternative High School, Academy School and John V Lindsay Wildcat Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York alternative public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best New York Alternative Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard View Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: ≥80% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Corporate Dr
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 298-5000
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 298-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Academy School
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3270
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3270
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
John V Lindsay Wildcat Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17 Battery Pl
New York, NY 10004
(646) 993-1833
New York, NY 10004
(646) 993-1833
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
New Dawn Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4526
Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 816-4526
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #66.
Urban Dove Team Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1256 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 783-8232
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 783-8232
Grades: 10-12
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brentwood Residential Center
Alternative School
1230 Commack Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 667-1188
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 667-1188
Grades: 8-11
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookwood Secure Center For Youth
Alternative School
419 Spook Rock Rd
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3211
Claverack, NY 12513
(518) 851-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
Corning Painted Post High School Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≥50%
Corning Cc-1 Academic Dr
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9283
Corning, NY 14830
(607) 962-9283
Grades: 10-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Erie County Detention Facility
Alternative School
810 East Ferry St
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 926-4047
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 926-4047
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Erie County Holding Center
Alternative School
10 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7636
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 858-7636
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Finger Lakes Residential Center
Alternative School
250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Grades: 8-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Goshen Secure Center
Alternative School
97 Cross Rd
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-3052
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-3052
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harriet Tubman Residential Center
Alternative School
6706 Pine Ridge Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Industry Limited Secure School
Alternative School
375 Rush Scotsville Rd
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-2665
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-2665
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Maccormick Secure Center
Alternative School
300 South Rd
Brooktondale, NY 14817
(607) 539-7121
Brooktondale, NY 14817
(607) 539-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mahopac Falls School
Alternative School
100 Myrtle Ave
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-0656
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-0656
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Correctional Facility
Alternative School
107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
New York City Children's Center
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Grades: 3-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nys Dept Of Corrections Placement
Alternative School
State Campus Bldg 2
Albany, NY 12226
(518) 457-8126
Albany, NY 12226
(518) 457-8126
Grades: Inquire with school
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff's Dept
Alternative School
555 So State St
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Albany, NY 12211
(315) 435-3044
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rockland County Sheriffs Department
Alternative School
53 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
New City, NY 10956
(845) 638-5466
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rose M Singer Center
Alternative School
19-19 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7450
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-7450
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Suffolk County Sheriffs Office
Alternative School
1 Center Dr
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 852-2200
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Taberg Residential Center
Alternative School
10011 Florence-taberg Rd
Taberg, NY 13471
(315) 245-5880
Taberg, NY 13471
(315) 245-5880
Grades: 9-11
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Village School
Alternative School
Math: ≥50%
614 Middle Neck Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Grades: 8-12
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
Warrior Academy
Alternative School
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public schools in New York?
The top ranked alternative public schools in New York include Orchard View Alternative High School, Academy School and John V Lindsay Wildcat Charter School.
How many alternative public schools are located in New York?
28 alternative public schools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York alternative public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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