Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School

Public charter option with a separate application process outside zoned assignment.

Coney Island Prep Lower Elementary School, a free public charter school, blends joy, rigor, and high expectations to ensure K-2 scholars in from the vibrant neighborhoods of Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Sheepshead Bay, and surrounding areas in Brooklyn are well-prepared to succeed. With two teachers in every classroom, our school boasts small teacher-to-student ratios that accelerate learning and enable personalized instruction for each scholar, ensuring they are ready to excel academically and socially. Coney Island Prep Upper Elementary School (3-5), located in Bath Beach and serving scholars from Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Sheepshead Bay, and surrounding areas in Brooklyn, emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills through a rigorous Common Core-aligned curriculum. We also prioritize exposure to performing arts electives. Our scholars progress from learning to read to reading to learn, mastering new skills through our PRIDE Advisory curriculum, and developing a love for learning and a growth mindset. Coney Island Prep Middle School (6-8) is dedicated to providing a high-performing academic environment that prepares scholars for college and beyond. We take pride in offering a comprehensive educational experience that includes hands-on lessons, individual laptops for every scholar, specialized support through special education services, and engaging after-school programming. Our responsive and committed teachers are here to support our families every step of the way, ensuring that each scholar reaches their full potential. Our school community is characterized by rigorous academics, a close-knit atmosphere, and unwavering high expectations for all.

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