BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING

School Overview
The Bronx Charter School for Better Learning (BBL) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–5. Located in the Baychester section of the Bronx, the school is founded on the educational philosophy of the "Subordination of Teaching to Learning." This approach prioritizes student-led discovery, encouraging children to think critically, solve problems, and take ownership of their academic journey rather than relying solely on direct instruction. By creating a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment, the school aims to foster both high academic achievement and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a structured, respectful community. BBL maintains a strong commitment to parent involvement and community engagement, viewing the relationship between home and school as vital to student success. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous yet accessible, ensuring that students develop strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while benefiting from a culture that values curiosity, resilience, and personal responsibility.
546
Total Students
29.9
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic51
Black468
Asian5
Two or More9
American Indian7
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    468 (85.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    51 (9.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.9 %)
  • White
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING
Phone: (718)655-6660
Website: http://www.bronxbetterlearning.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 396
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 100
Grade 1 103
Grade 2 98
Grade 3 100
Grade 4 70
Grade 5 74
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten100
Grade 1103
Grade 298
Grade 3100
Grade 470
Grade 574
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27951.1%
Male26748.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)