For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,555 students in Westchester County, NY. The top ranked public charter schools in Westchester County, NY are Charter School Of Educational Excellence and Amani Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westchester County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Westchester County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Westchester County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter School Of Educational Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
260 Warburton Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 476-5070
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 476-5070
Gr: K-12 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Amani Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 S 3rd Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-2553
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 668-2553
Gr: 5-8 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Intellectus Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
175-177 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 999-2899
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 999-2899
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students
Westchester County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 665-5120
Gr: 7-9 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Achieve Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
226 Linda Ave
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2939
Hawthorne, NY 10532
(914) 749-2939
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
98 South Goodwin Avenue
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-8440
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-8440
Gr: 7-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
247 Harris Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 241-3100
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 241-3100
Gr: Inquire with school | 24 students Minority enrollment: 92%
75 Riverdale Ave
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8330
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-8330
Gr: PK-K | 284 students Minority enrollment: 95%
2051 Baldwin Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8090
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8090
Gr: K-2
Lakeland Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3407 Old Yorktown Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-3382
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-3382
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
79 Bouton Rd
South Salem, NY 10590
(914) 763-7802
South Salem, NY 10590
(914) 763-7802
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
625 4th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5077
Gr: PK | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Nelson R Mandela/dr Hosea Zollicoffer High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
350 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 358-2720
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
New York Hospital Annex High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
21 Bloomingdale Rd
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 997-5848
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 997-5848
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
47 Croydon Road
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 376-8585
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 376-8585
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1432 Park Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-2088
Peekskill, NY 10566
(914) 737-2088
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Phoenix Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3151 Stoney St-box 458
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
(914) 962-2491
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
(914) 962-2491
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Richmond Childrens Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
919 N Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 968-1900
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 968-1900
99 Wakefield Ave
Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 376-8433
Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 376-8433
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
School 9 (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
53 Fairview St
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8325
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8325
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Sing Sing Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
354 Hunter St
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 941-0108
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 941-0108
Gr: Inquire with school | 10 students
210 N Broadway
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 332-6275
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 332-6275
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Taconic Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
250 Harris Rd
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 241-3010
Bedford Hills, NY 10507
(914) 241-3010
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Westchester County, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Westchester County, NY include Charter School Of Educational Excellence and Amani Public Charter School. Westchester County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public charter schools are located in Westchester County?
3 public charter schools are located in Westchester County.
What is the racial composition of students in Westchester County?
Westchester County public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Westchester County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Westchester County include: Amani Public Charter School vs. Charter School Of Educational Excellence
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