For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,276 students in Elmhurst, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Elmhurst, NY are Central Queens Academy Charter School, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School and Elm Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmhurst, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Elmhurst have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Elmhurst, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Queens Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
88-14 Justice Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Gr: K-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51-35 Reeder St 2nd Fl
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Gr: 5-9 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 443:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Elm Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
79-17 51st Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 699-4212
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 699-4212
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance Charter School 2
Charter School
45-20 83rd St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 242-3505
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(917) 242-3505
Gr: K-9 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Elmhurst, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
76-05 51st Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Gr: 4-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
55-01 94th Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Gr: K-5 | 1,386 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
55-01 94th Street
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-1021
Gr: K-5 | 1,386 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Elmhurst, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Elmhurst, NY include Central Queens Academy Charter School, Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School and Elm Community Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Elmhurst?
4 public charter schools are located in Elmhurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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