Best Far Rockaway Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,259 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 61% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), 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 95% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Far Rockaway, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10-45 Nameoke St-3rd Fl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 704-1421
Gr: K-8 | 728 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 Beach 19th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(347) 403-9231
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
710 Hartman Lane
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-1352
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Far Rockaway, NY?
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 95% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Far Rockaway are often viewed compared to one another?

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