Best Onondaga County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,646 students in Onondaga County, NY.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Onondaga County, NY are Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School, Southside Academy Charter School and Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onondaga County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Onondaga County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Onondaga County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Park Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 428-8997
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Southside Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Onondaga Creek Blvd
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 476-3019
Gr: K-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Syracuse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Valley Dr
Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 671-0270
Gr: K-9 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Ontech Charter High School
Charter School
810 Willis Ave
Syracuse, NY 13204
(315) 396-0558
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Onondaga County, NY?
How many public charter schools are located in Onondaga County?
4 public charter schools are located in Onondaga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Onondaga County?
Onondaga County public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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