Top 10 Best Rochester Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public charter schools serving 7,965 students in Rochester, NY.
The top ranked public charter schools in Rochester, NY are Discovery Charter School, Genesee Community Charter School and Vertus Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public charter school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Rochester, NY (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
133 Hoover Dr
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 342-4032
Grades: K-6
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Genesee Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
657 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 697-1960
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Vertus Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21 Humboldt St
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 747-8911
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Brooks Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 436-8629
Grades: K-12
| 1,301 students
Rank: #55.
True North Rochester Prep-west Camp
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
432 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 368-5090
Grades: K-8
| 754 students
Rank: #66.
Rochester Prep Charter School 3
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
85 St Jacob St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 268-5110
Grades: K-6
| 619 students
Rank: #77.
Exploration Ele Cs - Science-technol
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 498-4700
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Academy Charter School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
299 Kirk Rd
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 225-4200
Grades: K-6
| 492 students
Rank: #99.
Young Women's College Prep Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
133 Hoover Dr
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-0320
Grades: 7-12
| 367 students
Rank: #1010.
Academy Of Health Sciences Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 254-1003
Grades: 5-8
| 311 students
Rank: #1111.
Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Zimbrich St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 544-6170
Grades: K-12
| 979 students
Rank: #1212.
Rochester Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
841 Genesee St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 467-9201
Grades: K-12
| 823 students
Rank: #1313.
University Preparatory Charter School For Young Men
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14613
(585) 672-1280
Grades: 7-12
| 415 students
Rank: #1414.
Urban Choice Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Maple St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 288-5702
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
Citizenship And Science Academy Of Rochester Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
151 E Henrietta Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 857-9920
Grades: K-2
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Genesee Community Charter School-flour City Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
1100 S Goodman St
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 417-7020
Grades: K-2
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
Rochester Academy Of Science Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
150 Floverton St
Rochester, NY 14610
(716) 854-2490
Grades: K-1
| 71 students
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Rochester, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
242 W Main St
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 325-6934
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
750 Maiden Ln
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 966-5200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
71 Maiden Ln
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 621-5910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3730
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
115 Canterbury Rd
Rochester, NY 14607
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4115 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-7070
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
690 St. Paul Street
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 454-0100
Grades: K-8
| 1,105 students
200 Alcott Rd
Rochester, NY 14626
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
180 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 262-8850
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
2350 Ridge Rd E
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 339-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 596 students
620 Westfall Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 241-5711
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
500 Webster Avenue
Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 288-2410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3750
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
950 Norton St
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 324-3725
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
200 Genesee Street
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 463-4100
Grades: 7-10
| 1,038 students
180 Ridgeway Ave
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 458-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
4115 Lake Ave
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 324-7760
Grades: 7-12
| 509 students
223 Linden St
Rochester, NY 14620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
355 Westfall Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
260 Nester St
Rochester, NY 14621
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1010 English Rd
Rochester, NY 14616
(585) 966-3600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
30 Hart St
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 328-3360
Grades: PK
| n/a students
14 Mark St
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 471-6219
Grades: 5-8
| 370 students
30 Hart St-3rd Fl
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 232-1045
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
1111 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 473-1048
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
1020 Maple St
Rochester, NY 14611
(585) 454-5000
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
655 Colfax St
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 324-9760
Grades: 9-12
| 724 students
85 Hillside Ave
Rochester, NY 14610
(585) 473-1533
Grades: PK-6
| 301 students
353 Congress Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 325-6738
Grades: 3-6
| 132 students
54 Oakman St
Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 325-2920
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
85 Adams St
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 454-3525
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
36 Otis St
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 254-3836
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
353 Congress Avenue
Rochester, NY 14619
(585) 328-0037
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
279 W Ridge Rd
Rochester, NY 14615
(585) 254-4472
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Rochester, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Rochester, NY include Discovery Charter School, Genesee Community Charter School and Vertus Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Rochester?
17 public charter schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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