For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 692 students in Long Island City, NY.
The top-ranked public charter school in Long Island City, NY is Growing Up Green Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Long Island City, NY public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Long Island City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Long Island City, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Growing Up Green Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39-27 28th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
(347) 642-4306
Long Island City, NY 11101
(347) 642-4306
Gr: K-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Long Island City, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Long Island City, NY include Growing Up Green Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Long Island City?
1 public charter schools are located in Long Island City.
What is the racial composition of students in Long Island City?
Long Island City public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).
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