For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,983 students in Hempstead, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hempstead, NY are Academy Charter School and Evergreen Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Hempstead have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hempstead, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
117 N Franklin Ave
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 408-2200
Gr: K-12 | 1,895 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 Peninsula Blvd
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-2060
Gr: K-12 | 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Hempstead, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
201 President St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 291-7111
Gr: 9-11 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
380 Jackson St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 434-4601
Gr: 1-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Leadership Training Project 350 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
350 Greenwich St
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hempstead, NY 11550
270 Washington St
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 292-7096
Gr: 1-6 | 576 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hempstead, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hempstead, NY include Academy Charter School and Evergreen Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Hempstead?
2 public charter schools are located in Hempstead.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead?
Hempstead public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Hempstead are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Hempstead include: Evergreen Charter School vs. Academy Charter School, Academy Charter School vs. Evergreen Charter School