Best Howard Beach Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 437 students in Howard Beach, NY.
The top-ranked public charter school in Howard Beach, NY is Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard Beach, NY public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Howard Beach have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 95% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Howard Beach, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135-25 79th St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 392-3405
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Howard Beach, NY?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Howard Beach, NY include Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2.
How many public charter schools are located in Howard Beach?
1 public charter schools are located in Howard Beach.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard Beach?
Howard Beach public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 95% (majority Black).

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