For the 2024 school year, there are 20 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 12,597 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 Success Charter School-harlem 1, Success Charter School-harlem 3 and University Prep Charter High 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 81% (versus the New York public charter school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 83% 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 (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Success Charter School-harlem 1
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
34 W 118th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
Grades: K-12
| 1,285 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Success Charter School-harlem 3
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
410 E 100th St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
Grades: K-12
| 1,181 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Charter School
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Grades: K-8
| 731 students
Rank: #55.
Success Charter School-bronx 1
Charter School
339 Morris Ave-2nd Fl
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 286-7950
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 286-7950
Grades: K-4
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Success Charter School-harlem 4
Charter School
240 W 113th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
Grades: K-4
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Excellence Girls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
794 Monroe St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Grades: K-12
| 1,278 students
Rank: #88.
Success Charter School-harlem 2
Charter School
144 E 128th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10035
(646) 442-6600
New York, NY 10035
(646) 442-6600
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: #99.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Grades: K-8
| 508 students
Rank: #1010.
Icahn Charter School 4
Charter School
1500 Pelham Pkwy South
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
Rank: #1111.
Icahn Charter School 2
Charter School
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Grades: K-8
| 313 students
Rank: #1212.
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Grades: K-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #1313.
Icahn Charter School 5
Charter School
1500 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Grades: K-8
| 309 students
Rank: #1414.
Hellenic Classical Charter School
Charter School
646 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-0957
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-0957
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #1515.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
1960 Benedict Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Grades: K-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1616.
Genesee Community Charter School
Charter School
657 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 697-1960
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 697-1960
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Rank: #1717.
Academic Leadership Charter School
Charter School
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1818.
Albany Community Charter School
Charter School
65 Krank St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Grades: K-8
| 655 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
Charter School
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
Charter School
3458 Third Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Grades: K-7
| 455 students
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 Success Charter School-harlem 1, Success Charter School-harlem 3 and University Prep Charter High School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New York?
20 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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