For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,228 students in Far Rockaway, NY.
The top ranked public charter schools in Far Rockaway, NY are Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School and Challenge Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Far Rockaway, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public charter school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Far Rockaway have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Far Rockaway, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10-45 Nameoke St-3rd Fl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 704-1421
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 704-1421
Grades: K-8
| 714 students
Rank: #22.
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
611 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 Hartman Lane
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Grades: K-12
| 1,195 students
Far Rockaway, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bais Ezra, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1217 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Far Rockaway Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-19 Plainview Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
821 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-7928
Grades: 5
| 64 students
St. Johns Group Home A (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2208 Nameoke St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Far Rockaway, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Far Rockaway, NY include Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School and Challenge Preparatory Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Far Rockaway?
3 public charter schools are located in Far Rockaway.
What is the racial composition of students in Far Rockaway?
Far Rockaway public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Far Rockaway are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Far Rockaway include: Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway vs. Challenge Preparatory Charter School, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School vs. Challenge Preparatory Charter School, Challenge Preparatory Charter School vs. Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway
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