For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 98 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 44% 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 Ithaca, NY (2026)
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 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 44% 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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