For the 2025 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 John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School, New Dawn Charter High 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 average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public charter school average of 44%), and reading proficiency 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in New York (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17 Battery Pl
New York, NY 10004
(646) 993-1833
New York, NY 10004
(646) 993-1833
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
New Dawn Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Urban Dove Team Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1256 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 783-8232
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 783-8232
Grades: 10-12
| 245 students
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 John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School, New Dawn Charter High 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).
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