For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 108 students in Ithaca, NY.
Ithaca, NY public charter school have an average reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public charter schools of 52%).
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
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Ithaca, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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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