Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pave 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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pave Academy Charter School's student population of 413 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
Pave Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pave Academy Charter School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3432 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
55%
31%
Black
40%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pave Academy Charter School's ranking?
Pave Academy Charter School is ranked #3432 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pave Academy Charter School often compared to?
Pave Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Hook Neighborhood School, Brooklyn New School-ps 146 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Pave Academy Charter School?
413 students attend Pave Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Pave Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pave Academy Charter School?
Pave Academy Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pave Academy Charter School offer ?
Pave Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pave Academy Charter School part of?
Pave Academy Charter School is part of PAVE Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Pave Academy Charter School located?
Pave Academy Charter School is located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Red Hook.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This schools teachers are either terrible or great, no in between. The great ones are chill and the terrible ones are strict and yell at students. during covid 19 all the teachers do for the students to help them is tell parents they Removed and to do better. Fix your school turned.
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