Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School's student population of 282 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is 0.58, 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
#2263 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
35%
29%
Black
55%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School's ranking?
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is ranked #2263 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School often compared to?
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenge Preparatory Charter School, Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School?
282 students attend Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School offer ?
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School part of?
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is part of Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School District.
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