For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public charter schools serving 8,494 students in Monroe County, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Monroe County, NY are Discovery Charter School, Genesee Community Charter School and Rochester Prep Charter School 1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). Charter schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Hoover Dr
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 342-4032
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 342-4032
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
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 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Rochester Prep Charter School 1
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Gr: K-12 | 1,405 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Vertus Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 Humboldt St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 747-8911
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 747-8911
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Rochester Prep Charter School 3
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 St Jacob St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 268-5110
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 268-5110
Gr: K-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Rochester Prep Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
432 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 368-5090
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 368-5090
Gr: K-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Academy Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
299 Kirk Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 225-4200
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 225-4200
Gr: K-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Exploration Ele Cs - Science-technol
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 498-4700
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 498-4700
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Young Women's College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
133 Hoover Dr
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-0320
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-0320
Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Academy Of Health Sciences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-1003
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-1003
Gr: 5-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27 Zimbrich St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-6170
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-6170
Gr: K-12 | 1,051 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Rochester Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
University Preparatory Charter School For Young Men
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 672-1280
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 672-1280
Gr: 6-12 | 514 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Rochester Charter School
Charter School
151 E Henrietta Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 857-9920
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 857-9920
Gr: K-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Genesee Community Charter School-flour City Campus
Charter School
1100 S Goodman St
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 417-7020
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 417-7020
Gr: K-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Innova Girls Academy Charter School
Charter School
546 Oxford St
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 410-0147
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 410-0147
Gr: K-3 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
545 Humboldt St
Rochester, NY 14610
(716) 854-2490
Rochester, NY 14610
(716) 854-2490
Gr: K-10 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Industry Limited Secure School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
375 Rush Scotsville Rd
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-2887
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-2887
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Monroe Correctional Facility (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4115 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-7070
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-7070
Gr: 7-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Monroe County, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Monroe County, NY include Discovery Charter School, Genesee Community Charter School and Rochester Prep Charter School 1.
How many public charter schools are located in Monroe County?
17 public charter schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Monroe County include: Rochester Prep Charter School 2 vs. Rochester Prep Charter School 1, Exploration Ele Cs - Science-technol vs. Rochester Prep Charter School 3, Discovery Charter School vs. Renaissance Academy Charter School Of The Arts
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