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Best New York Charter Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 charter public preschools serving 14,155 students in New York.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in New York are Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island, Zeta Charter School - Manhattan and Zeta Charter School - South Bronx. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Preschools in New York (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1641 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 449-0957
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Zeta Charter School - Manhattan
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 W 218th St
New York, NY 10034
(716) 226-0192
Gr: PK-9 | 825 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Zeta Charter School - South Bronx
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(716) 226-0192
Gr: PK-9 | 848 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Compass Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Adelphi-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 310-3588
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Community Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
241 Emerson Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 399-3824
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2351 1st Ave-4th Fl
New York, NY 10027
(646) 812-9400
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Gr: PK-12 | 657 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Dream Charter School East Harlem
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1991 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10029
(212) 722-0232
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Bronx Academy Of Promise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1349 Inwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 293-6950
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2286 Cropsey Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 682-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
681 Kelly St
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 901-3855
Gr: PK-11 | 402 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Global Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(646) 360-2363
Gr: PK-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
New York French-american Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 W 120th St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 666-4134
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
122-05 Smith St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-9975
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Harlem Link Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21 W 111th St-rm 357
New York, NY 10026
(212) 289-3249
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Imagine Me Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
39 Truxton St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(347) 985-2140
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students
Rank: #1919.
Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
192 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(212) 346-6000
Gr: PK-11 | 546 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10026
(212) 348-2518
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Mott Haven Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Brown Pl
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-7015
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(212) 316-7602
Gr: PK-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
School In The Square Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Wadsworth Ave
New York, NY 10033
(718) 916-7683
Gr: PK-9 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1573 Madison Ave-rm 320
New York, NY 10029
(212) 348-2518
Gr: PK-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Bronx Arts And Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Hutchinson River Pkway
Bronx, NY 10465
(718) 823-1065
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Primary Hall Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
2408 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 597-4373
Gr: PK-4 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy Charter School-nyc 5
Charter School
760 East Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(646) 472-1911
Gr: K | 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wildflower New York Charter School
Charter School
1332 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 635-0474
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Zeta Charter School - Bronx Mount Eden
Charter School
1475 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10452
(716) 226-0192
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Zeta Charter School - Bronx Tremont Park
Charter School
1910 Arthur Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(716) 226-0192
Gr: PK-6 | 592 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in New York?
How many charter public preschools are located in New York?
30 charter public preschools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York charter public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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