For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 3,246 students in Richmond County, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Richmond County, NY are Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island, New Ventures Charter School and Early College Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Richmond County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Richmond County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1641 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 449-0957
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 449-0957
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
New Ventures Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 South Ave-corporate Commo
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 855-2238
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 855-2238
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Early College Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1441 South Ave-5th Fl
Staten Island, NY 10311
(347) 855-2238
Staten Island, NY 10311
(347) 855-2238
Gr: 8-12 | 192 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Richmond Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2245 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 855-2238
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 855-2238
Gr: 6-9 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
New World Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 Morningstar Rd
Staten Island, NY 10303
(718) 705-8900
Staten Island, NY 10303
(718) 705-8900
Gr: K-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Corporate Commons-1 Teleport
Staten Island, NY 10311
(347) 855-2238
Staten Island, NY 10311
(347) 855-2238
Gr: K-12 | 884 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Bridge Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Ocean Terrace-bldg E
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 274-3437
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 274-3437
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School
Charter School
829 Father Capodanno Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10305
(212) 792-6234
Staten Island, NY 10305
(212) 792-6234
Gr: K-3 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Richmond County, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Richmond County, NY include Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island, New Ventures Charter School and Early College Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Richmond County?
8 public charter schools are located in Richmond County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County?
Richmond County public charter schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Richmond County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Richmond County include: Hellenic Classical Charter School - Staten Island vs. John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School, New World Preparatory Charter School vs. John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School
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