Top Rankings
Central Queens Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 935 students in Central Queens Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Central Queens Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,805 Schools
# Students
935 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Queens Academy Charter School District, which is ranked #129 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.7%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
31%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
56%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% White
6%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $20,497 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Spending
$19 MM
$90,091 MM
Spending / Student
$20,497
$36,024
Best Central Queens Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Queens Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
88-14 Justice Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Gr: K-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Queens Academy Charter School District?
Central Queens Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 935 students.
What is the rank of Central Queens Academy Charter School District?
Central Queens Academy Charter School District is ranked #129 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Queens Academy Charter School District?
56% of Central Queens Academy Charter School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Queens Academy Charter School District?
Central Queens Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Central Queens Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,497 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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