For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 914 students in 12206, NY.
The top ranked public charter schools in 12206, NY are Henry Johnson Charter School, Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys and Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 12206 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in 12206, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best 12206, NY Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry Johnson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
12206, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Gr: 5-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 12206, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in 12206, NY include Henry Johnson Charter School, Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys and Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls.
How many public charter schools are located in 12206?
3 public charter schools are located in 12206.
What is the racial composition of students in 12206?
12206 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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