Best Tompkins County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 108 students in Tompkins County, NY.
Tompkins County, NY public charter school have an average reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public charter schools of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Tompkins County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Roots Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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Tompkins County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Peru Rd
Groton, NY 13073
(607) 898-5803
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
572 Warren Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
225 S Fulton St
Ithaca, NY 14850
250 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5061
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 77%
P.o. Box A
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-4262
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Tompkins County, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Tompkins County, NY include New Roots Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Tompkins County?
1 public charter schools are located in Tompkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tompkins County?
Tompkins County public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).

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