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Best New York Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 12,297 students in New York.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New York are South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, Icahn Charter School 4 and South Bronx Classical Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in New York (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3458 Third Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Icahn Charter School 4
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1500 Pelham Pkwy South
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Gr: K-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
410 E 100th St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
Gr: K-8 | 629 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Icahn Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Gr: K-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
240 W 113th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
Gr: K-7 | 391 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Icahn Charter School 6
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1701 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-1706
Gr: K-8 | 299 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
34 W 118th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
Gr: K-12 | 1,520 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
University Prep Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 St Ann's Ave-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-6543
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Gr: K-11 | 919 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 2
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
144 E 128th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10035
(646) 442-6600
Gr: K-4 | 240 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1960 Benedict Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Gr: K-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Icahn Charter School 5
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Gr: K-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Academic Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
646 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-0957
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1717.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 1
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
339 Morris Ave-2nd Fl
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 286-7950
Gr: K-7 | 513 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Genesee Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
657 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 697-1960
Gr: K-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Gr: K-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
794 Monroe St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Gr: K-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Albany Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Krank St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Gr: K-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New York?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New York include South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, Icahn Charter School 4 and South Bronx Classical Charter School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New York?
21 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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