Facts About Charter Schools in New York State
As of theÌý2026-27 school year, New York has 355 operating charter schools serving nearly 190,000 students.ÌýSinceÌýMay 28, 2010, when Chapter 101 of the Laws of 2010 was enacted, the cap on the number of charter schools in New YorkÌýState has been 460. Since their inception in 1998, public charter schools in New York State have benefited from a quality authorizing environment and rigorous monitoring and oversight. The following resources provide additionalÌýinformationÌýon charter schools in New York State.Ìý
- Charter School Fact Sheet (10/20/2026)
- List of New York State Charter SchoolsÌý(10/20/2026) – Includes Operating, Not Yet Open and Closed
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