Our World Neighborhood Charter School

36-12 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Our World Neighborhood Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Our World Neighborhood Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Our World Neighborhood Charter School's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers

School Rankings

Our World Neighborhood Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Our World Neighborhood Charter School is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1605 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
48%
46%
60%
49%
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
42%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our World Neighborhood Charter School's ranking?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School is ranked #1605 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Our World Neighborhood Charter School often compared to?
Our World Neighborhood Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Voice Charter School Of New York, Growing Up Green Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Our World Neighborhood Charter School?
707 students attend Our World Neighborhood Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Our World Neighborhood Charter School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Our World Neighborhood Charter School?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Our World Neighborhood Charter School offer ?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Our World Neighborhood Charter School part of?
Our World Neighborhood Charter School is part of Our World Neighborhood Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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