Explore Charter School

Explore Charter School minority student enrollment is 98%.

Explore Charter School's student-teacher ratio is 11:1.

The student population is made up of 54% female students and 46% male students.

The school enrolls 79% economically disadvantaged students.

Explore Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

655 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Prospect Lefferts Gardens Neighborhood

542 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Anwar Abdul-rahman & Latasha Williams

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
40%

Reading Proficiency
63%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

63%

Math Proficiency

40%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 17:1 Teachers 30	Full Time Teachers 30
Teachers in First or Second Year 34%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

543:1

Student Diversity

Female 54.4%	Male 45.6%
Economically disadvantaged 82.1%	Black 73.2%
Female 54.4%	Male 45.6%
Hispanic 20.4%	Limited English proficient 9.8%
Two or more races 1.9%	White 1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.4%	Native American 1.2%

School Rankings

#113 Niche Standout MS in New York

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

1/17/2026

Maybe explore Charter School (lower) was a good school but now it's not. I regret sending my children here. Teachers and school staff are aloof and partial when it comes to some parents/ students. If you are a parent who is opiniated and advocates for your child they don't like you. The high standar...

5.0 parent

2/2/2023

Best school ivv been to for 5 to 6 years teachers 10 / 10 , school lunch 9.9 / 10 it has good food the teachers do get mean sometimes when someone does something stupid but overall 10/10

5.0 parent

12/7/2022

I've been at this school for 6 or 5.5 years. This school is really good it's very fun to be here for years i had fun at this school and i still have fun I recommend it to be of 4.99 = 5 stars . We never had disabilities students

5.0 other

4/1/2019

Love it, would definitely recommend it to family and friends!

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Brooklyn Prospect High School

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A-

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Umma Park

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Explore Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 655 Parkside Ave in Brooklyn, NY. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 542 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Explore Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,297,806. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brooklyn Prospect High School, New Visions Aim Charter High School I., Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Explore Charter School.

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