For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,099 students in Suffolk County, NY.
The top-ranked public charter school in Suffolk County, NY is Riverhead Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suffolk County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). Charter schools in Suffolk County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Suffolk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverhead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3685 Middle Country Rd
Calverton, NY 11933
(631) 369-5800
Calverton, NY 11933
(631) 369-5800
Gr: K-12 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Charter School 2
Charter School
244-248 Long Island Ave
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 901-8873
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 901-8873
Gr: K-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
South Shore Charter School
Charter School
82 Carleton Ave
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 864-7000
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 864-7000
Gr: K-2 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Suffolk County, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Suffolk County, NY include Riverhead Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Suffolk County?
3 public charter schools are located in Suffolk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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