At a Glance
A charter school serving grades K-8 in the Bronx with notably high teacher-reported safety but lagging parent satisfaction compared to district averages
Families seeking an all-girls charter school in the Bronx who prioritize perceived safety and a K-8 continuous experience over maximum academic performance data transparency. Best for parents comfortable with the charter lottery system and willing to actively engage to fill any information gaps about student achievement.
- All-girls learning environment (charter specifically serves girls)
- Teacher-reported safety significantly exceeds district average (95% vs 87%)
- Grades K-8 under one roof provides continuity and older student leadership opportunities
- Charter model offers lottery access regardless of zoned address
- Academic proficiency data not available — families must request current test scores directly
- Parent satisfaction (86%) trails district average (94%) and nearby peer schools
- Low family survey response rate (15%) may indicate limited parent engagement or communication gaps
- Teacher-principal trust (76%) suggests potential leadership friction that could affect staff retention
- Charter schools do not have PTA funding in the traditional sense — verify what volunteer and fundraising structures exist
- No academic data means comparison to peer schools like P.S. 024 (92/100) or P.S. 081 (88/100) is difficult
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 10
Among District 10 peer schools, this charter sits alongside institutions ranging from high-performers like P.S. 024 (92/100) to lower-scoring options like P.S. 207 (62/100). Without academic proficiency data, positioning is difficult, but the parent satisfaction and trust metrics suggest this school serves a specific niche — families seeking an all-girls environment with strong perceived safety — rather than competing on raw academic performance.
Academic proficiency data was not provided in the available records, making it difficult to directly assess student achievement against District 10's ELA average of 45% and Math average of 44%. Families considering this school should request current state test results directly from administration.
The school's climate data reveals an interesting split: teachers feel highly supported and safe (95% teacher-reported safety, well above the 87% district average), but trust in leadership lags among staff — teacher-principal trust sits at 76% and collegial trust at 77%. Parents report moderate trust in teachers and principals (both 87%), though family survey response rates are low at 15%, suggesting limited engagement with the survey process. Teacher instruction quality ratings at 90% are close to the 91% district average.
The school draws from a neighborhood where only 25% of adults hold bachelor's degrees and 21% live below the poverty line, suggesting a community with working-class families. With only 18% homeownership and 14% of households having children, this is a transitional neighborhood with significant rental housing. The charter model means enrollment is not geographically zoned — families apply via lottery from across the district and beyond.
Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village offers excellent transit access (82nd percentile) and is very family-dense (87th percentile), with Van Cortlandt Park providing green space. However, the neighborhood scores poorly on safety (8th percentile) with elevated crime density and collision rates. Environmental health concerns include elevated lead rates (18%) and high asthma-related emergency department visits (76 per 1,000). These are real factors for families to consider when evaluating daily commutes and after-school activities.
The area is highly walkable with strong subway and bus access, though parents should consider safety when planning routes, especially for younger children walking alone or during darker winter months.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 67 families responded (15% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II yet on Motley. It's a charter school serving grades K to 8 in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village.
- What grades does Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II serve?
- Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II serves grades K to 8.
- How do students get into Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II?
- Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II is a charter school — it admits through a free public lottery, with no test or attendance zone.
- Is Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II public, charter, or private?
- Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II is a public charter school in NYC Community School District 10.
- What neighborhood is Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II in?
- Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II is in Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village, Bronx.
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