Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
INTELLIGENCE + CHARACTER = TRUE EDUCATION
School Rankings
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1928 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
81%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is ranked #1928 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School often compared to?
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willingboro Memorial Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School?
360 students attend Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School?
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School part of?
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School is part of Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School District.
School Reviews
1 3/25/2020
I strongly disliked it here. Got bullied here, and the lunch is terrible. Students were forced to wear their uniforms, and if they didn't get pulled out. It was bad enough with the bullying I experienced by a bunch of students. I was an honor roll student up until this school, thank god I left.
5 5/11/2018
I am so thankful for BB Prep coming along when they did! They helped my son mature to a responsible young man. He just recently received an award for the highest grade in Math!
5 4/16/2018
Great education and high expectations=productive adults in training!
1 5/13/2017
The teachers here can't acknowledge when they are incorrect. Quality of education isn't any better than that of which the other schools in the area offer. Don't send your children here unless you want them to come home everyday unhappy.
5 4/7/2017
I love this school. It gives my child every thing he needs.
2 10/26/2016
The school is not good. A student gets 3 days suspension for talking back to a teacher. They don't care as long they get a paycheck.
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