For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 public charter schools serving 16,151 students in Queens County, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Queens County, NY are Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens, Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale and Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Queens County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 53% statewide average). Charter schools in Queens County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Queens County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
132-55 Ridgedale St-3rd Fl
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(347) 602-4335
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(347) 602-4335
Gr: K-8 | 998 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
147-65 249th St
Rosedale, NY 11422
(347) 514-7060
Rosedale, NY 11422
(347) 514-7060
Gr: K-8 | 1,124 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10-45 Nameoke St-3rd Fl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 704-1421
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 704-1421
Gr: K-8 | 728 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120-27 141st St
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Jamaica, NY 11436
(718) 704-1441
Gr: K-4 | 553 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Central Queens Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
88-14 Justice Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Gr: K-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Middle Village Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6802 Metropolitan Ave
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 869-2933
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 869-2933
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
78-02 Queens Boulevard
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Gr: 5-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36-12 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 392-3405
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 392-3405
Gr: K-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Valence College Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
97-29 64th Rd
Rego Park, NY 11374
(646) 854-8414
Rego Park, NY 11374
(646) 854-8414
Gr: 5-8 | 447 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Renaissance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Gr: PK-12 | 657 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Elm Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
79-17 51st Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 699-4212
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 699-4212
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Riverton Street Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118-34 Riverton St
Saint Albans, NY 11412
(718) 481-8200
Saint Albans, NY 11412
(718) 481-8200
Gr: K-8 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Academy Of The City Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31-29 60th St
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 487-9857
Woodside, NY 11377
(718) 487-9857
Gr: K-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Urban Dove Team Charter School Iii
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31-20 37th St
Astoria, NY 11103
(347) 588-5159
Astoria, NY 11103
(347) 588-5159
Gr: 10-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Merrick Academy-queens Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
136-25 218th St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 479-3753
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 479-3753
Gr: K-6 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122-05 Smith St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Growing Up Green Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39-27 28th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
(347) 642-4306
Long Island City, NY 11101
(347) 642-4306
Gr: K-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1919.
Voice Charter School Of New York
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36-24 12th St
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-1694
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-1694
Gr: K-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
United Charter High School For Advanced Math And Science Iv
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
156-10 Baisley Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 525-2041
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 525-2041
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #2121.
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 Hartman Lane
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
New Dawn Charter High School Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
89-25 161st St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 947-2580
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 947-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135-25 79th St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 392-3405
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 392-3405
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
84-35 152nd St
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 642-4306
Jamaica, NY 11432
(347) 642-4306
Gr: K-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Achievement First Legacy Charter School
Charter School
118-49 Montauk St
Saint Albans, NY 11412
(347) 471-2646
Saint Albans, NY 11412
(347) 471-2646
Gr: K-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Queens Academy Charter School Ii
Charter School
88-14 Justice Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Gr: K-1 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 3
Charter School
108-68 Roosevelt Ave
Corona, NY 11368
(718) 392-3405
Corona, NY 11368
(718) 392-3405
Gr: K-3 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance Charter School 2
Charter School
45-20 83rd St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 242-3505
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 242-3505
Gr: K-10 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy Charter School-nyc 14
Charter School
109-55 128th St
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(646) 472-1911
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(646) 472-1911
Gr: 5 | 168 students
Queens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
76-05 51st Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Gr: 4-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
130-01 Rockaway Boulevard
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 529-2547
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 529-2547
Gr: 5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
100-00 Beach Channel Dr
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 945-6900
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 945-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-2807
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-2807
Gr: 11-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Childville Boys Progress House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162-19 76th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Childville Girls Progress High Schoole (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162-08 77th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Correctional Institute For Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10-10 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Creedmoor Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
80-45 Winchester Boulevard- Bu
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 264-5003
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 264-5003
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students
94-02 104th St
Ozone Park, NY 11416
(718) 850-8301
Ozone Park, NY 11416
(718) 850-8301
Gr: 9-10 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
821 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Horizons High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15-15 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
Gr: Inquire with school
I.S. 231 Magnetech 2000 (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
14500 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ida B. Wells School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
166-02 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
Island Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
18-00 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
Gr: 10 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 93%
158-40 76th Road
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Gr: 7-9 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
365 Beach 56th Street
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
28-37 29th Street
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-6432
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-6432
Gr: 10-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Queens County, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Queens County, NY include Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens, Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale and Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway.
How many public charter schools are located in Queens County?
26 public charter schools are located in Queens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Queens County?
Queens County public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Queens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Queens County include: Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale vs. Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School vs. Valence College Preparatory Charter School, Valence College Preparatory Charter School vs. Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School - Middle School and High School
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