Our Mission
CQA’s mission is to prepare students for success in education, the workforce, and the community through schools that integrate literacy, standards-based academics and culturally responsive supportive services.
CQA lays the foundation for students to attend the high school of their choice, and go on to excel in and complete college.
CQA II - Opened 2024
CQA II opened in August 2024 with Kindergarten and first grade and we'll expand by one grade each year thereafter.
At full-scale, over time, CQA II will offer 900 total public school seats to the community. This is in addition to the 900 total students our current CQA I elementary and middle schools will serve.
Our Impact
3x
Outstanding Academic Instruction
Our focus on literacy allows our scholars to learn faster and expand what they know. We especially see this in our English Language Learner scholars. Through personalized and targeted teaching, they reach proficiency in English within an average of 3 years instead of the 9 years it takes NYCDOE public school students.
20%
Scholars attend specialized & high performing high schools
Some of those schools include:
Stuyvesant High School
Bronx High School
Brooklyn Technical High School
Manhattan Hunter High School
Townsend Harris
Collegiate School
On average each year, 75% of 8th grade scholars are accepted to one of their top five high schools of choice.
2x
Rewards school award recipient for outstanding academic performance
CQA was twice awarded the Rewards School recognition by the New York State Education Department for academic excellence. CQA is the top performing charter middle school in Queens.
Join Us
Apply to our Schools
Apply for the 2025-2026 school year online or submit a paper application. Visit our apply page for more information on the application process.
JOIN OUR TEAM
CQA is growing! Join our team of incredible administrators, teachers, and support staff. Submit your resume now!
Make a Donation
Support CQA’s mission and scholars by making a donation today.