For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 742 students in Troy, NY.
The top ranked public charter school in Troy, NY is Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Troy, NY public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Troy have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Troy, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Polk St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 445-3100
Gr: K-12 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Troy, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2920 5th Ave
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-5270
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Ark Community Charter School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
762 River St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 274-6312
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
475 1st St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 328-5201
Gr: PK-6 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rensselaer County Jail Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4000 Main St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 270-5448
Gr: 12
3992 N Y Rt 2
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 279-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Troy, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Troy, NY include Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Troy?
1 public charter schools are located in Troy.
What is the racial composition of students in Troy?
Troy public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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