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- Charter schools dominate New York City's top public schools, with 59 of the top 100 in math and 53 in English Language Arts.
- Advocates say charter schools serve about 15% of students and close achievement gaps, especially among economically disadvantaged youth.
- Critics, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the teachers’ union, argue charters divert resources and do not adequately serve vulnerable students, keeping expansion in doubt.
