For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,099 students in Suffolk County, NY.
The top ranked public charter school in Suffolk County, NY is Riverhead Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suffolk County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Suffolk County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter Schools in Suffolk County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverhead Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3685 Middle Country Rd
Calverton, NY 11933
(631) 369-5800
Calverton, NY 11933
(631) 369-5800
Gr: K-12 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy Charter School 2
Charter School
244-248 Long Island Ave
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 901-8873
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 901-8873
Gr: K-3 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
South Shore Charter School
Charter School
25 Church St
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 864-7000
Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 864-7000
Gr: K-1
Suffolk County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Park Ave
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4360
Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 274-4360
Gr: PK | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
253 Bellerose Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6800
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6800
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
15 Ridgely Rd
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4205
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 382-4205
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
18 Tower Hill Rd
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8200
Shoreham, NY 11786
(631) 821-8200
Gr: K-1 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Brookhaven Annex (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Fireplace Neck Rd
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 286-4037
Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 286-4037
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students Minority enrollment: 76%
600 S Service Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3500
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3500
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
110 Stephen Hands Path
Wainscott, NY 11975
(631) 324-0207
Wainscott, NY 11975
(631) 324-0207
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Coeur D'Alene Tribal School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
998 Crkd Hill Rd -bld 102
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Connetquot Alternative Preschool At Premm (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1201 Montauk Hwy
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 563-9833
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 563-9833
Gr: PK
120 Dickinson Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6810
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 262-6810
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
543 Moriches-middle I
Manorville, NY 11949
(631) 874-6604
Manorville, NY 11949
(631) 874-6604
Gr: 7-12 | 1,442 student Minority enrollment: 5%
315 West Montauk Hwy
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-6409
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-6409
Gr: K-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
30 Deforest Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3550
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-3550
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
65 Gatelot Ave
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1810
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
(631) 471-1810
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
140 Garden City Avenue
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 491-1047
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 491-1047
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Pilgrim Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
998 Crkd Hill Rd -bld 102
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 761-3805
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
500 Scraggy Hill Rd
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 791-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Sagamore Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
197 Half Hollow Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 673-7705
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 673-7705
Gr: 5-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 39%
750 Waverly Ave
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 207-7100
Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 207-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
10 School Street
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2700
Saint James, NY 11780
(631) 382-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Sullivan Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
387 Wyandanch Ave
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 841-0841
Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 841-0841
179 Granny Rd
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8660
Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 696-8660
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Woodhull Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4440 Nesconset Hwy
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Suffolk County, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Suffolk County, NY include Riverhead Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Suffolk County?
3 public charter schools are located in Suffolk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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