For the 2026 school year, there is 1 alternative public elementary school serving 12 students in New York.
New York alternative public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.62, which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in New York (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
New York City Children's Center
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Gr: 2-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in New York?
1 alternative public elementary schools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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