ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 3

ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 3 is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 3 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 320 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 3 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 3, located in the Bronx, is part of a network of high-performing public charter schools that operate under the philosophy that academic excellence is achievable for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. The school serves students in grades K–8 and is known for its rigorous, structured curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on core academic subjects, including mathematics, literacy, and character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a disciplined environment, the school aims to bridge the achievement gap and prepare its students for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

Central to the Icahn 3 model is an extended school day and year, which allows for increased instructional time and a variety of enrichment programs. The school integrates the Core Knowledge curriculum, which focuses on providing students with a broad base of cultural and academic knowledge. Additionally, the school places significant importance on parent involvement and community engagement, viewing these partnerships as essential to sustaining student progress. Through its combination of high academic standards, personalized attention, and a consistent focus on character, ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 3 consistently ranks among the top-performing schools in New York City.

For more information, contact ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 3 at (718) 828-0034 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.