At a Glance
A Tiny Jewish Middle School Where Every Student Is Known by Name
Families seeking an extremely intimate, values-infused middle school environment in the Bronx, where their child will be known individually. Works best for students who thrive in small settings with lots of adult attention, and families comfortable with a less diverse student body. Probably not the right fit if your child needs broad extracurricular offerings or a socially diverse peer group.
- Tiny scale — only 22 students means genuinely small classes and close relationships
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio — exceptional individualized attention
- Jewish-affiliated with coed enrollment — values-driven education with broad accessibility
- Middle school focus — specifically designed for early adolescent developmental needs
- Very small enrollment means limited extracurricular options and social dynamics
- Homogeneous student body offers limited exposure to diverse perspectives
- At 22 students total across three grades, class options and course variety are naturally constrained
- Jewish affiliation may or may not include religious instruction — worth clarifying with the school directly
A micro-school with Jewish roots serving middle schoolers in the Bronx — this is the kind of place where the principal likely knows every child's strengths, struggles, and favorite lunch. With fewer than 25 students total, there's nowhere to hide and no way to slip through the cracks.
The student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (95.5%), with tiny representation of Asian students and no Black, White, or multiracial students. This homogeneity means your child will be part of a tight cultural community, but won't experience significant racial or ethnic diversity in their daily classroom interactions.
University Heights-Fordham is a densely populated, predominantly working-class neighborhood in the Bronx. It's got a strong family presence and is well-connected to transit. The area has seen ongoing development and community investment, though it faces the typical urban challenges of any high-density neighborhood.
The school sits in a high-density family area, meaning other families from the neighborhood likely walk to school — creating a true community feel.
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What Parents Are Saying
Positive reviews mention outstanding teaching and learning, dedicated leadership, and commitment to helping students succeed; rated 5/5 on Private School Review
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 6 to 8 in University Heights (North)-Fordham.
- What grades does HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX serve?
- HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX?
- HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX public, charter, or private?
- HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX is a private school.
- What neighborhood is HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX in?
- HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX is in University Heights (North)-Fordham, Bronx.
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