Central Queens Academy Charter School

Central Queens Academy Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade 5-8
88-14 Justice Ave,  Elmhurst, NY
2.2
3.6
489 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Charter School Leader - Ms. Ashish Kapadia
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
10%
State Average
20%
Math
4%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
203:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Hispanic
63.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
23.3%
White
6.3%
Black
4.9%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#31 Best Charter MS in New York
#40 Niche Standout MS in New York
#57 Best Charter ES in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.2 3 Reviews
1.0 Parent
6/1/2023
Staff picks on students Staff has they're favorites Racism against student among staff More of jail than a school This school should be ranked last Directors are horrible
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/1/2025
My son has shown great improvement in writing and reading during his first year at CQA. The school heavily involves parents in their children’s learning journey, school-parent communication is strong.
5.0 parent
11/4/2024
Me encanta esta escuela para mi hijo. Yo es visto crecimiento en su academico y tambien en su persona. Muchas gracias CQA.
3.0 student
5/17/2022
CQA is a good school with an excellent teaching style. But some of the teachers are sometimes rude or very strict. The way they deal with disabled and their problems is unique and is sometimes effective. But the kids there are not good manners and I don't blame them because sometimes the teacher ign...
5.0 student
3/25/2018
I saw the effort put into the lessons and work, everything is near perfective.However I find that bullying has now been done in silence, or in other terms, being done in secret or unnoticed. And even when it has been brought to teachers attention, little to nothing is done.... -Scholar of CQA South...

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Central Queens Academy Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 5-8 located at 88-14 Justice Ave in Elmhurst, NY. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 489 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Central Queens Academy Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $693,093. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Renaissance Charter School, John F. Kennedy Jr. High School, Newtown High School, and more. Learn more about what Elmhurst has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Queens Academy Charter School.

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