About Charter Schools
Charter schools are free
public schools open to
all New York City children.
public schools open to
all New York City children.
New York City Charter Schools
20 Years of Charters in NYr
NYC charter school students typically outperform their district counterparts on state exams.
View 2018-19 State Test ScoresCharter schools have flexibility in the way they operate. Many charters have longer school days and years and offer programs in the arts, sciences and languages.
Innovation In ActionCharter schools accept all children including students with special needs and English Language Learners.
SPECIAL POPULATIONS IN CHARTERSThere are currently 267 charter schools serving 135,902 students – and yet, there have been 81,300 charter school applicants for just 33,000 seats.
Demand + GrowthCharter schools offer families an opportunity to choose a school that best suits their child’s needs.
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