For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 108 students in Ithaca, NY.
The top ranked public charter school in Ithaca, NY is New Roots Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ithaca, NY public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public charter school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Ithaca have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Ithaca, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Roots Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 N Cayuga St
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Ithaca, NY 14851
(607) 882-9220
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Ithaca, New York 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Group Homes Of Tompkins County (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
225 S Fulton St
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Ithaca, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Ithaca, NY include New Roots Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Ithaca?
1 public charter schools are located in Ithaca.
What is the racial composition of students in Ithaca?
Ithaca public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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