At a Glance
A family-centered charter school serving grades K-7 and 9-11 in the heart of Elmhurst, where strong parent-teacher relationships anchor the community despite neighborhood safety concerns
Families seeking a charter option with strong parent-community bonds, particularly those comfortable navigating the neighborhood's safety considerations. Families with children entering or exiting grade 8 should verify how the school's structure accommodates their child's transition. Those prioritizing academic data transparency should request additional outcome information before enrolling.
- Charter school with lottery admissions offering an alternative to zoned schools
- Exceptional parent trust scores (94% for both teachers and principal)
- 94% teacher-reported safety matching district average
- Serves elementary through high school (K-7 and 9-11) with no grade 8 — families should verify this structure works for their children
- High family survey response rate (231 responses) suggests active parent community
- No academic test score data provided — parents should request this directly
- Grade structure skips 8th grade, which may disrupt the middle school transition for some families
- Neighborhood safety ranks in the 25th percentile — this is a real concern in the area
- Teacher instruction quality (89%) and collegial trust (78%) fall slightly below district averages
- No attendance or suspension data provided to assess overall student engagement and discipline patterns
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 24
Renaissance Charter School 2 is a charter option within District 24 Queens. Without test score data, peer comparisons are limited. The school's strong parent trust metrics distinguish it from traditional district schools, though its unconventional grade structure (no 8th grade) sets it apart from typical K-12 pipelines.
Academic data was not provided for Renaissance Charter School 2, making it difficult to assess how students are performing against district benchmarks. The district average for District 24 is 51% in ELA and 55% in Math. Without test scores to review, parents should request the school's latest performance data directly from administrators to understand student outcomes.
The school's culture is defined by exceptionally strong family engagement and trust. Parent satisfaction sits at 93%, nearly matching the district average of 94%. Parent-teacher trust and parent-principal trust both register at 94% — remarkably high for any school. Teachers report 94% safety, on par with the district average. However, teacher-internal metrics show some tension: teacher-principal trust is 84%, teacher collegial trust is 78%, and instruction quality ratings (89%) fall slightly below the district average of 92%. This suggests that while families feel supported, staff may be navigating some operational challenges.
Community demographic data was not provided. The school serves grades K-7 and 9-11, notable for having no grade 8 — an unusual structure that may affect families with children transitioning between elementary and middle school. The neighborhood has a moderate BA+ education rate of 30% and 23.5% households with children, suggesting a working- and middle-class family population.
Elmhurst is a densely populated, transit-accessible Queens neighborhood with a strong family presence (93rd percentile family density). It offers good public transit options (63rd percentile) and moderate education orientation (62nd percentile). However, safety is a significant concern, ranking in the 25th percentile. The neighborhood has a median home value of $692,633 and homeownership rate of 26.6%, indicating a predominantly rental community with moderate housing costs for the city.
Elmhurst is highly walkable with good subway access via multiple lines. Families can typically walk or take public transit to the school.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 231 families responded (29% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Renaissance Charter School 2 a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Renaissance Charter School 2 yet on Motley. It's a charter school serving grades K to 11 in Elmhurst.
- What grades does Renaissance Charter School 2 serve?
- Renaissance Charter School 2 serves grades K to 11.
- How do students get into Renaissance Charter School 2?
- Renaissance Charter School 2 is a charter school — it admits through a free public lottery, with no test or attendance zone.
- Is Renaissance Charter School 2 public, charter, or private?
- Renaissance Charter School 2 is a public charter school in NYC Community School District 24.
- What neighborhood is Renaissance Charter School 2 in?
- Renaissance Charter School 2 is in Elmhurst, Queens.
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