For the 2025 school year, there are 21 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 11,815 students in New York.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New York are South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, Icahn Charter School 4 and South Bronx Classical Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in New York (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3458 Third Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Icahn Charter School 4
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Pelham Pkwy South
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Gr: K-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Gr: K-8 | 523 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
410 E 100th St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
Gr: K-8 | 656 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Icahn Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
240 W 113th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
Gr: K-4 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Icahn Charter School 6
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-1706
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-1706
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34 W 118th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
Gr: K-12 | 1,553 student Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
University Prep Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 St Ann's Ave-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-6543
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-6543
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Gr: K-10 | 816 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 2
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
144 E 128th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10035
(646) 442-6600
New York, NY 10035
(646) 442-6600
Gr: K-4 | 237 students
Rank: #1212.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1960 Benedict Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Gr: K-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1414.
Icahn Charter School 5
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Academic Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215
Gr: K-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Hellenic Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
646 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-0957
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-0957
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 1
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
339 Morris Ave-2nd Fl
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 286-7950
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 286-7950
Gr: K-6 | 429 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Genesee Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
657 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 697-1960
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 697-1960
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Gr: K-12 | 1,248 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Excellence Girls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
794 Monroe St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Gr: K-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New York?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New York include South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, Icahn Charter School 4 and South Bronx Classical Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New York?
21 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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