For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 428 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 22% (versus the New York public charter school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Howard Beach have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Howard Beach, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
135-25 79th St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 392-3405
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 392-3405
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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