Shaping Far Rockaway's future, one scholar at a time.
K–12 Public Charter School · Top 15 in NYC
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 2025 NYC School Survey)
PARENT-TEACHER TRUST
Kindergarten: the first year shapes the next twelve.
Thinking Kindergarten is optional? Maybe you know a family who opted out. If you're weighing skipping Kindergarten for your child, it's worth knowing what the research says it actually costs to wait.
Early childhood education is not easily replicated at home. It's how a child is prepared for the academic expectations of every grade that follows.
Skipping Kindergarten is like being dropped at a train station for the first time and told to find your own way, with no map and no one to ask.
Kindergarten sets the foundation for First Grade and every grade that follows.
Give your child the start they deserve.
Kindergarten is where good education begins, and it's your best chance for a seat at Challenge.
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School Safety Forum
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Board Meeting
Wednesday, 8/26
6:30 p.m.
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First Days of School
Tuesday, 9/8 - Culture Day for Kindergarten, Grades 6 and 9
Wednesday, 9/9 Grades K-12
What every classroom offers
One lead teacher and an assistant in every classroom.
SMART board and 1-to-1 devices in every classroom.
Half-day for K–12 on Fridays.
Enrichment activities, student clubs, and award-winning athletics at Middle & High School.