Challenge Preparatory Charter School vs Wave Preparatory Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 477 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenge Preparatory Charter School
Far Rockaway · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,218 students
Wave Preparatory Elementary School
Far Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
| Measure | Challenge Preparatory Charter School Far Rockaway, New York | Wave Preparatory Elementary School Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1278 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #23075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,218 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge Preparatory Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 89%).
- •Challenge Preparatory Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.3).
- •Challenge Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 484.
- •Challenge Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Wave Preparatory Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Challenge Preparatory Charter School better than Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Challenge Preparatory Charter School and Wave Preparatory Elementary School?
About 477 m in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School: 1,218. Wave Preparatory Elementary School: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge Preparatory Charter School and Wave Preparatory Elementary School rank in New York?
Challenge Preparatory Charter School is unranked and Wave Preparatory Elementary School is 1278th of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).