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PENINSULA PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY · EIN 861106640 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B29 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · peninsulaprep.org
revenue
$7.4M
expenses
$7.5M
net assets
$244K
employees
60
volunteers
10
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

Our mission at Peninsula Preparatory Academy is to motivate and inspire students tobecome curious lifelong learners and critical thinkers. We aim to empower ourstudents to achieve their full potential by offering a rigorous and well-roundededucation through a focused and coherent curriculum while utilizing small-groupinstruction. We are committed to fostering a love for learning, developing strongcharacter traits, and equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary tothrive in a competitive world.

profile · synthesized from sources

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is a K-5 public charter school located in Far Rockaway, New York. The school emphasizes small-group instruction to provide individualized attention, foster critical thinking, and support academic and character development. It serves elementary students through a rigorous curriculum and family-centered community approach.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Field Trips and Experiential Learning
Grade-level educational outings such as the 1st Grade trip to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum to enhance curiosity and hands-on learning
Small Group Instruction
Rigorous, individualized academic instruction in small groups to meet student needs, promote collaboration, and build communication and self-awareness skills
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Regular School Community Meetings 1 activity
    • Conducting PTO meetings and school calendar operations
      Holds regular PTO meetings on the second Tuesday of each month from September through June and manages standard school operations including early dismissals and holiday closures, such as the Thanksgiving break in November 2025.
  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Facilitating prospective family school tours
      Offers guided tours of the school for prospective families to learn about academic programs, classroom environments, and school culture as part of enrollment outreach.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Hosting on-campus student and family engagement events
      Runs regular school-based events such as Picture Day, field days, Donuts with Dad, and Zumba sessions to support student wellness and family involvement in the school community.
  • Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
    • Operating a K–5 charter school with rigorous, well-rounded education
      Provides full-time education for students in kindergarten through 5th grade using small-group instruction to support academic and personal development, as part of its charter school mission.
  • Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
    • Organizing grade-specific educational field trips
      Conducts structured off-campus learning experiences for students, including 1st grade trips to the American Museum of Natural History and Brooklyn Children’s Museum, and 2nd grade farm visits, as integrated components of the curriculum.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.40M
Contributions & grants$1.05M14%
Program service revenue$6.35M86%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$7.45M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.86M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.90M
Cash$308K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.65M
Net assets$244K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Rachele Pierre Director of Student & Family Suppor 40 $212K
JASON PIERRE COO 40 $208K
Angela Inforna Pre-K Director 40 $171K
Charmaine Munro ELA Coach 40 $124K
board members · 10
  • BETTY LEON ESQ — CHAIRPERSON
  • Brandon Jeffries — Treasurer
  • DORETHA MCFADDEN — VICE-CHAIRPER.
  • Dekendra Dazzel — Member
  • JACQUELINE BURTON-WAAL — Member
  • Jenny Young — PTO President
  • Kevin Alexander — Member
  • MALIK Saunders — MEMBER
  • Randy Hall — Secretary
  • Sylvester Okonkwo — Member
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • American Museum of Natural History Partner — Hosted 1st grade students for a school trip
  • Brooklyn Children’s Museum Partner — Hosted 1st grade students from Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School for a field trip focused on hands-on learning.
  • Ideal Uniform Partner — Official vendor for school-approved uniforms.
  • NYSED Government — Submits annual report cards and compliance data to the New York State Education Department.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Experiential Learning Through Field Trips
    methodology: experiential_learning
    By integrating field trips into academic instruction, the school deepens student understanding and engagement because real-world experiences make learning more concrete, memorable, and contextually relevant.
  • Family Engagement to Strengthen Student Support
    methodology: family_engagement
    By creating opportunities for families to participate in school life and learning activities, the school strengthens student support systems and community ties, leading to improved engagement and academic outcomes because family involvement reinforces learning and school connectedness.
  • Small-Group Instruction for Personalized Learning
    methodology: small_group_instruction
    By using small-group instruction within a rigorous and coherent curriculum, the school enhances student learning and achievement because it enables personalized attention, differentiated teaching, and focused academic support.