Community Roots Charter School

Community Roots Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Community Roots Charter School district located in Brooklyn, New York. This high-performing public charter school has consistently outpaced state averages on academic assessments, earning it a 5-star rating and a ranking in the top 25-30% of New York elementary schools.

Community Roots Charter School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students scoring well above state averages on New York State Assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science across all grade levels. The school's Algebra I Regents exam results are particularly impressive, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, far surpassing the state average of 62.47%.

Despite serving a diverse student population, with over 27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Community Roots Charter School has maintained its academic excellence, spending an average of $23,736 per student. The school's continuous improvement, rising from a ranking of 789 out of 2,434 schools in 2021-2022 to 242 out of 2,445 schools in 2023-2024, suggests it is a model of educational success that could be replicated in other communities.