SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 3

SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 3 is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 3 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 516 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 3 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 3 is part of the Success Academy network, the largest and highest-performing charter school network in New York City. Located in the Concourse/Morrisania area of the Bronx, the school serves a predominantly urban student population with a primary focus on closing the achievement gap. Like other schools within the network, Bronx 3 is known for its rigorous academic culture, extended school days, and an intense emphasis on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, often achieving standardized test scores that significantly outperform both city and state averages.

The school operates under a pedagogical philosophy that prioritizes high expectations, structured classroom environments, and data-driven instruction. Beyond traditional academics, the curriculum integrates arts, chess, and physical activity to foster critical thinking and social-emotional development. While the school has been highly praised for its academic outcomes and college-preparatory focus, it also remains part of the broader, ongoing public discourse surrounding the management styles, disciplinary policies, and enrollment practices often associated with the Success Academy network.

For more information, contact SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 3 at (646) 790-2145 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.