For the 2025 school year, there are 21 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 11,815 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 and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in New York are Icahn Charter School 4, South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii and University Prep Charter High 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 67% (versus the New York public charter school average of 44%), 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 94% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in New York (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Icahn Charter School 4
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Pelham Pkwy South
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3458 Third Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
University Prep Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 St Ann's Ave-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-6543
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-6543
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #44.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 4
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
240 W 113th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
New York, NY 10026
(646) 442-6500
Grades: K-4
| 217 students
Rank: #55.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Grades: K-8
| 523 students
Rank: #66.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 3
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
410 E 100th St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
Grades: K-8
| 656 students
Rank: #77.
Icahn Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Icahn Charter School 6
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-1706
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-1706
Grades: K-8
| 316 students
Rank: #99.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 2
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
144 E 128th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10035
(646) 442-6600
New York, NY 10035
(646) 442-6600
Grades: K-4
| 237 students
Rank: #1010.
Success Academy Charter School-harlem 1
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34 W 118th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
Grades: K-12
| 1,553 students
Rank: #1111.
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Grades: K-10
| 816 students
Rank: #1212.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #1313.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1960 Benedict Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Grades: K-8
| 755 students
Rank: #1414.
Icahn Charter School 5
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Grades: K-8
| 332 students
Rank: #1515.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 1
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
339 Morris Ave-2nd Fl
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 286-7950
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 286-7950
Grades: K-6
| 429 students
Rank: #1616.
Hellenic Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
646 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-0957
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-0957
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #1717.
Academic Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215
Grades: K-8
| 390 students
Rank: #1818.
Genesee Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
657 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 697-1960
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 697-1960
Grades: K-6
| 223 students
Rank: #1919.
Excellence Girls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
794 Monroe St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Grades: K-12
| 876 students
Rank: #2020.
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Grades: K-12
| 1,248 students
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Albany Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Krank St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
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 Icahn Charter School 4, South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii and University Prep Charter High 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 94% (majority Black).
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