PENINSULA PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

PENINSULA PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the PENINSULA PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in FAR ROCKAWAY, NY with about 319 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, PENINSULA PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PENINSULA PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (PPA), located in Far Rockaway, Queens, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–5. The school is built on a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond. By focusing on a structured, results-oriented curriculum, PPA aims to close the achievement gap for students in the Far Rockaway community, fostering a culture of high expectations and academic excellence.

The school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach, balancing demanding core academics with character development and social-emotional learning. With a focus on small class sizes and personalized instruction, Peninsula Prep strives to create a supportive community where students feel known and challenged. Through its partnership with families and the surrounding neighborhood, the school works to equip its graduates with the foundational skills, intellectual curiosity, and strong values necessary to become active, successful citizens.

For more information, contact PENINSULA PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL at (347) 403-9231 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.