Our World Neighborhood Charter School

Our World Neighborhood Charter School, serving grades K-8 in Astoria, Queens, is recognized for its commitment to fostering independent thinkers and lifelong learners through an educational philosophy rooted in inquiry, active learning, and social justice. The school embraces its diverse community, integrating cultural richness into its curriculum. Academically, the school demonstrates strong performance, with English Language Arts proficiency (68%) and Math proficiency (66%) both well above the citywide median for K-8 schools. Its share of accelerated coursework (37%) also exceeds the citywide median. The school implements the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme for elementary grades and the Middle Years Programme for middle school, alongside Spanish instruction from kindergarten. Parent feedback from surveys is overwhelmingly positive, with high satisfaction regarding teachers and the school environment. While many parents praise the supportive teachers and sense of community, some reviews express concerns about administrative responsiveness, resource availability, and teacher retention.