Shaping Far Rockaway's future, one scholar at a time.

K–12 Public Charter School · Top 15 in NYC

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Here’s What’s Coming Up At Challenge

  • 9-12 families College Financial Opportunities on November 2

    Parent Academy: College Financial Opportunities

    For 9-12 Families - Monday, 11/2

    1520 Central Avenue

  • Election Day K-12 Asynchronous

    K-12 Asynchronous Day

    Election Day on Tuesday, 11/3

  • parent academy nutrition series begins on 10/8

    Parent Academy

    8-Week Series Nutrition Series

    Continues on Thursday, 11/5

  • CCHS Next Chapter on november 10

    Rising 8th and 9th Grade

    CCHS Your Next Chapter

    Tuesday, 11/10 - 5:00 p.m.

  • CCMS Transition on november 10th

    Rising 5th and 6th Grade

    Middle School Transition

    Tuesday, 11/10 at 5:00 p.m.

  • challenge charter school logo with school house and book

    Board Meeting

    Wednesday, 11/18 at 6:30 p.m.

  • K-12 Harvest Festival on 11/20 at 5:30 p.m.

    K-12 Harvest Festival

    Friday, 11/20 at 5:30 p.m.

    Advance Tickets are Required; Seats are Limited

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving Week

    K-12 Asynchronous from Monday, 11/23 to Wednesday, 11/25

    School is Closed on 11/26-11/27

Kindergarten: the first year shapes the next twelve.

Kindergarten is a foundation. Regular attendance in Kindergarten is essential for your child. Research shows that children who miss or skip learning in kindergarten have lower scores on state tests by Grade 3.

Early childhood education is not easily replicated at home.

Give your child the start they deserve.

Kindergarten sets the foundation for First Grade and every grade that follows.

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SERVING FAR ROCKAWAY

15+ years

We are a K-12 public charter school that believes our community deserves the best schools. High-quality, caring education can makes a difference in a child’s life.

1300

SCHOLARS ENROLLED

Our four sites serve scholars with diverse backgrounds and cultures. As Far Rockaway grows, we are growing to serve the educational needs of our families.

94%

With strong parent-teacher trust, we work hard to engage families as partners in education. (Results from 2026 NYC School Survey)

PARENT-TEACHER TRUST

Teachers, assistant teachers, and specialists to support learning across all levels

Everything Scholars Need, in Every Classroom

Learning devices for every student, combined with hands-on learning and educational experiences

An academic program that is individualized and data-driven with a focus on literacy and mathematics