At a Glance
A K-8 charter in Williamsbridge-Olinville where test scores have climbed dramatically above district averages — with one chronic-absenteeism number parents should understand.
Best suited for
Families who want a high-performing K-8 charter with proven academic gains, value strong parent-teacher communication, and are comfortable navigating a lottery admissions process in a working-class Bronx neighborhood.
Overall Rating
Rating = average of NY State ELA + math proficiency, grades 3–8
Bands are Motley's thresholds on a 0–100 scale, not New York State performance levels.
How this is scored→What stands out
- Math proficiency jumped from 45% to 82% in a single year (2022 to 2023) and has stayed there — an unusually dramatic turnaround worth understanding.
- 100% of teachers report feeling safe at school, the highest possible score and notably above the district average of 95%.
- 98% teacher rating for instructional quality suggests a staff that's bought into the curriculum.
- Three nearby subway stations on the 2/5 lines make this one of the more accessible charter campuses in the Bronx.
- ELA results climbed every year of the available data window — a consistent upward trajectory, not a one-year spike.
Things to consider
- Chronic absenteeism is reported at 89.7% — meaning roughly 9 in 10 students miss 10%+ of school days. That's a significant number even in a high-achieving school and is worth asking the administration about directly.
- Teacher-principal trust sits at 80%, the lowest survey dimension and below other trust measures at the school — ask teachers or families what that signals.
- Only 25 teachers responded to the survey — a small sample that limits how confidently you can read those numbers.
- As a charter, admission is by lottery with no zonal priority — getting in is uncertain.
- Science proficiency (56.3%) lags meaningfully behind ELA and math, which may matter for families thinking ahead to high school science tracks.
Based on 2024-25 data
School SummaryDistrict 11
District 11's average overall score is 2.25/4; this school sits at 3.21/4, placing it among the top-performing schools in the district. Its peer schools are other high-flying charters (Icahn and the other Bronx Charter School for Excellence campuses), so families comparing it to zoned district schools will see a large gap in its favor.
Academics
Both ELA (78.9%) and math (81.7%) sit roughly 22 to 26 points above their respective district averages — a meaningful gap, not a fluke. The trend tells an even bigger story: math jumped from 44.7% in 2022 to 82.9% the next year and has held steady since, while ELA has risen every year of the data window. Grade-by-grade results are strong across the board, with grade 4 math hitting 96.6% proficiency. Science proficiency at 56.3% is solid, though no district comparison is available to frame it.
Culture
Parent satisfaction is strong at 96% (above the district's 93%), and parents report high trust in both teachers (94%) and the principal (95%). Teachers rate the school as exceptionally safe (100%) and feel strongly about instructional quality (98%). The one notable friction point is teacher-principal trust at 80% — lower than other survey dimensions and worth asking about. The daily attendance rate of 95.7% is healthy, but the chronic absenteeism figure of 89.7% means the vast majority of students miss 10% or more of school days, which is a real headwind against the strong academics on paper.
Community
The student body is 68% Black and 27% Hispanic, with a diversity index of 44% — predominantly students of color, similar to the broader neighborhood. The economic need index of 70.9 indicates a majority of students come from lower-income households, and 10% have IEPs. The school's demographics track with Williamsbridge-Olinville, where about 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line and median household income is around $55,600.
Neighborhood
Williamsbridge-Olinville is a residential Bronx neighborhood where roughly 31% of households own their homes (median value around $518,000) and about 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. It's a working- and middle-class area where children make up around 14% of households, meaning most families here are sending kids to local schools. The area is walkable and well-connected by subway.
The 225 St station (2 5 lines) is about a 3-minute walk, with 219 St (2 5) about 7 minutes and 233 St (2 5) about 9 minutes away — three stations on the same line make this an easy commute for families across the area.
Enrollment & applying
Enrollment availability is tracked from the school's published listings and refreshed daily. Confirm cycle dates on the school's own site before applying.
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Science Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Science exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Historical Trends
The dashed line marks 2023, when New York changed its grades 3–8 state tests. Scores before and after it aren’t directly comparable.
2020–2021 data unavailable due to COVID-19
Source: NYC DOE School Quality Reports
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 282 families responded (58% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3 a good school?
- On Motley, Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3 earns an overall rating of 80/100 — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Its state test results run above the District 11 average.
- What grades does Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3 serve?
- Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3 serves grades K to 8.
- How do students get into Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3?
- Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3 is a charter school — it admits through a free public lottery, with no test or attendance zone.
- Is Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3 public, charter, or private?
- Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3 is a public charter school in NYC Community School District 11.
- What neighborhood is Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3 in?
- Bronx Charter School for Excellence 3 is in Williamsbridge-Olinville, Bronx.