For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 512 students in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, NY.
The neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, NY public charter schools have a diversity score of 0.23, which is less than the New York public charter school average of 0.62.
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 the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens, NY include Merrick Academy-queens Public Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens?
1 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Laurelton, Springfield Gardens?
the neighborhood of Laurelton, 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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