For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,730 students in Springfield Gardens, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Springfield Gardens, NY are Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens and Merrick Academy-queens Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield Gardens, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 53% statewide average). Charter schools in Springfield Gardens have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Springfield Gardens, NY (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.
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%
Springfield Gardens, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Lucas Avenue Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
112-02 Lucas Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
143-10 Sprngfld Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 341-3033
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 341-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Springfield Gardens, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Springfield Gardens, NY include Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens and Merrick Academy-queens Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Springfield Gardens?
2 public charter schools are located in Springfield Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield Gardens?
Springfield Gardens public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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