For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 411 students in Elmira, NY.
The top-ranked public charter school in Elmira, NY is Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmira, NY public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Elmira have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Elmira, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Lake St
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 737-8040
Gr: K-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Elmira, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Elmira, NY include Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Elmira?
1 public charter schools are located in Elmira.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmira?
Elmira public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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