For the 2026 school year, there are 6 alternative public charter schools serving 1,407 students in New York.
The top-ranked alternative public charter schools in New York are Urban Dove Team Charter School Iii, Urban Dove Team Charter School Iv and New Dawn Charter High 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 39% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Charter Schools in New York (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Urban Dove Team Charter School Iii
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
31-20 37th St
Astoria, NY 11103
(347) 588-5159
Astoria, NY 11103
(347) 588-5159
Gr: 10-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Urban Dove Team Charter School Iv
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 East 123rd St
New York, NY 10035
(347) 562-9832
New York, NY 10035
(347) 562-9832
Gr: 10-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
New Dawn Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
John V Lindsay Wildcat Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17 Battery Pl
New York, NY 10004
(646) 993-1833
New York, NY 10004
(646) 993-1833
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Urban Dove Team Charter School Ii
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
671 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 682-3975
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 682-3975
Gr: 10-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 10-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 Urban Dove Team Charter School Iii, Urban Dove Team Charter School Iv and New Dawn Charter High School.
How many alternative public charter schools are located in New York?
6 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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