Serving 835 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School's student population of 835 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2372 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
86%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School's ranking?
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School is ranked #2372 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School often compared to?
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First-bushwick Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School?
835 students attend Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School?
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School offer ?
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School part of?
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School is part of Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School located?
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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