Serving 796 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
796 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School is 0.19, 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
#1114 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
90%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School's ranking?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School is ranked #1114 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School often compared to?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Canarsie Ascend Charter School, Explore Excel Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School?
796 students attend Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School offer ?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School part of?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School is part of Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School located?
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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