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Facts About Charter Schools in New York State

As of theÌý2024-25 school year, New York has 351 operating charter schools serving over 180,000 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 Viva88have benefited from a quality authorizing environment and rigorous monitoring and oversight. The following resources provide additionalÌýinformationÌýon charter schools in New York State.Ìý

Additional NYS Charter School Facts*

  • Total open and operating with students: 351
  • Total approved but not yet open: 9
  • Total closed/never opened: 52
  • Total charters issued: 412

*ÌýAs of the 2024-25 school year