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Best New York County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 54 public charter schools serving 30,248 students in New York County, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in New York County, NY are Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, Success Academy Charter School-upper West and Success Academy Charter School-union Square. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). Charter schools in New York County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in New York County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
439 W 49th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10019
(646) 790-2153
Gr: K-4 | 484 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School-upper West
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
145 W 84th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10024
(646) 274-1580
Gr: K-8 | 1,002 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Success Academy Charter School-union Square
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
40 Irving Pl-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10003
(646) 790-2161
Gr: K-8 | 967 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
410 E 100th St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
Gr: K-8 | 629 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 W 41st St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 845-9683
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
240 W 113th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
Gr: K-7 | 391 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
34 W 118th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
Gr: K-12 | 1,520 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 2
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
144 E 128th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10035
(646) 442-6600
Gr: K-4 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 5
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 W 140th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10030
(646) 380-2580
Gr: K-8 | 733 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10040
(646) 558-0027
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Zeta Charter School - Manhattan
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 W 218th St
New York, NY 10034
(716) 226-0192
Gr: PK-9 | 825 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
244 W 144 St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10027
(646) 812-9700
Gr: 5-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1313.
Kipp Beyond Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
533 W 121st St
New York, NY 10027
(646) 361-6734
Gr: 6-10 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Infinity Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 W 133 St-rm 308d
New York, NY 10027
(212) 991-2600
Gr: K-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Harlem Village Academy West Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
74 W 124th St
New York, NY 10027
(646) 812-9700
Gr: K-4 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Sisulu-walker Charter School Of Harlem
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
71-111 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10027
(212) 663-8216
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Neighborhood Charter School Of Harlem
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
691 St Nicholas Ave
New York, NY 10031
(646) 701-7117
Gr: K-8 | 623 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
New York City Charter School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26 Broadway-12th Fl
New York, NY 10004
(646) 793-6320
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2351 1st Ave-4th Fl
New York, NY 10027
(646) 812-9400
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
433 W 123rd St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10027
(212) 991-2650
Gr: K-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
245 W 129th St
New York, NY 10027
(646) 556-6275
Gr: K-12 | 1,176 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Dream Charter School East Harlem
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1991 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10029
(212) 722-0232
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Ii Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35 E 125th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 360-3255
Gr: K-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Nyc Autism Charter School East Harlem
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
433 E 100th St
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-2580
Gr: 2-4 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2525.
Equity Project Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
549 Audubon Ave-trailer 30
New York, NY 10040
(646) 254-6451
Gr: K-8 | 1,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Democracy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2230 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(212) 281-8247
Gr: 6-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Urban Dove Team Charter School Iv
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
240 East 123rd St
New York, NY 10035
(347) 562-9832
Gr: 10-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Broome Street Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 Ave Of The Americas
New York, NY 10013
(212) 453-0295
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21 Jumel Pl-rm D109
New York, NY 10032
(212) 991-2620
Gr: K-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Amber Charter School East Harlem
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
220 E 106th St
New York, NY 10029
(646) 964-2452
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Global Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(646) 360-2363
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Bleecker St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 233-5152
Gr: 6-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Future Leaders Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
134 W 122nd St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 678-2868
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3434.
New York French-american Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 W 120th St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 666-4134
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3535.
Storefront Academy Harlem Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
445 E 115th St
New York, NY 10029
(646) 328-9730
Gr: K-5 | 96 students
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New York County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Social Action-a College Board School (Closed 2023)
509 W 129th St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 543-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Academy Of Collaborative Education (Closed 2012)
222 West 134th St
New York, NY 10030
(212) 694-8750
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Academy Of Environmental Science Secondary High School (Closed 2015)
410 E 100th St-bldg 99
New York, NY 10029
(212) 860-5854
Gr: 10-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Auxiliary Svcs High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
198 Forsyth Street
New York, NY 10002
(212) 673-8254
Bayard Rustin Educational Complex (Closed 2014)
351 West 18th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-5350
Bayview Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
550 W 20th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-7590
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students
Borough Academies Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
40 E 29th St
New York, NY 10016
(212) 889-7567
Gr: 9-10 | 83 students
Boys Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
218 W 15th St
New York, NY 10011
Bread & Roses Integrated Arts High School (Closed 2023)
6 Edgecombe Ave
New York, NY 10030
(212) 694-6001
Gr: 10-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Career Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
850 10th Ave
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-0817
Gr: 6-10 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Castle Middle School (Closed 2023)
220 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 227-0762
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Choir Academy Of Harlem (Closed 2023)
2005 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10035
(212) 289-6227
Gr: 12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Coalition School For Social Change (Closed 2023)
220 W 58th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 247-3651
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Coalition School For Social Change (Closed 2023)
2351 1st Ave
New York, NY 10035
(718) 831-5153
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Cooperative Technical Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
321 E 96th St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 369-8300
East Harlem Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
120th St
New York, NY 10035
Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
140 West 102nd Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 678-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Eight Plus Learning Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
212 W 120th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 749-1194
Episcopal Miss Soc - Metro No (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1956 First Ave Apt 2f
New York, NY 10029
Episcopal Social Services Of Ny Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
305 7th Aves St
New York, NY 10001
Euphrasian Residence (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
337 E 17th St
New York, NY 10003
Friendly Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
465 W End Ave
New York, NY 10024
Future Leaders Institutional Elementary School (Closed 2006)
134 W 122nd St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 678-2798
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Girls Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
447 W 47th St
New York, NY 10036
Global Neighborhood Secondary School (Closed 2023)
216 E 120th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 289-4204
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Global Technology Preparatory (Closed 2023)
160 E 120th St
New York, NY 10035
(212) 722-1395
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hale House (The) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
154 W 122nd St
New York, NY 10027
Hale House Center, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
68 Edgecombe Ave
New York, NY 10030
Harbor Heights (Closed 2023)
306 Fort Washington Ave
New York, NY 10033
(212) 568-6052
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Harlem Hebrew Language Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
147 St Nicholas Ave
New York, NY 10026
(212) 866-4608
Gr: PK-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
High School Math Science & Engineering At Cccny (Closed 2023)
138 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10031
(212) 281-6490
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
High School Of Graphic Communication Arts (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
439 W 49th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 245-5925
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Hunter College Campus Schools (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
71 East 94th Street
New York, NY 10128
(212) 860-1406
I.S. 164 Edward W. Stitt School (Closed 2007)
401 West 164th Street
New York, NY 10032
(212) 927-8380
Gr: 7-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
I.S. 195 Roberto Clemente (Closed 2014)
625 West 133rd St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 690-5848
Gr: 8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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