The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Math. The lowest is 58% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School
Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School is a young, growing elementary charter founded in 2022 and currently serving kindergarten through second grade. The school is adding one grade level each year as it builds toward a full K-5program, so families enrolling now are joining an institution still in active expansion. That trajectory affects the size and stability of peer groups from year to year.
The school's defining educational model is instruction in Modern Hebrew as a foreign language, paired with what the school calls a global-citizenship curriculum. This dual-language focus distinguishes it from the nearby public schools in District 31 and is the principal reason families choose it. The school emphasizes that it is secular and non-religious despite its name; Hebrew language study is framed as preparation for cross-cultural engagement rather than as a religious program.
The enrollment is small. Most students in the school come from families qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting substantial economic need in the student body. The racial and ethnic composition is mixed, with White students making up about half the enrolled population, followed by students who identify as Hispanic, Black, and Asian. Specific counts for English learners and students with IEPs were not available in the data provided.
Academic performance data is available only for third grade, the earliest grade tested by New York State. In math, third graders scored at a proficiency rate above three-quarters, with a solid majority meeting or exceeding state standards. Reading and language arts results were lower, with about half of third graders meeting proficiency. Participation in the state tests was high in both subjects. These two years of third-grade data do not yet form a trend and cannot be compared across years because the school is so new.
The school is located in the Tompkinsville neighborhood on the South Shore, on Father Capodanno Boulevard, a residential area with tree-lined streets and proximity to parks and waterfront. Housing values in the zip code are moderate for the New York City area and have risen steadily, while rental prices have climbed as well. Employment in Staten Island centers on healthcare and retail, with Staten Island University Hospital as a major institution. The borough retains a suburban character unusual for New York City, with detached homes, quieter streets, and neighborhoods that feel locally oriented rather than borough-wide in scope.
Because this is a charter school operating as its own district rather than within a larger public district, parents who choose it are making a charter school decision. The school is small by design and serves a particular pedagogical mission. Prospective families should confirm directly with the school that the Hebrew language and global-citizenship curriculum aligns with what they want for their child, and should understand that as a school in its fourth year, the experience of the school, the stability of staff and programs, and the peer environment will continue to shift as enrollment grows.
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