Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in New York (2025-26)

Best New York Alternative Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 alternative public charter schools serving 854 students in New York.

The top ranked alternative public charter schools in New York are New Dawn Charter High School, John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School and Urban Dove Team Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New York alternative public charter schools have an score of 42% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).

Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in New York (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

New Dawn Charter High School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
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242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101

Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
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17 Battery Pl
New York, NY 10004
(646) 993-1833

Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Urban Dove Team Charter School

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
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1256 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 783-8232

Gr: 10-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public charter schools in New York?

The top ranked alternative public charter schools in New York include New Dawn Charter High School, John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School and Urban Dove Team Charter School.

How many alternative public charter schools are located in New York?

3 alternative public charter schools are located in New York.

What is the racial composition of students in New York?

New York alternative public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).