At a Glance
A K-8 classical charter where families and teachers report unusually tight partnerships in the South Bronx
Best suited for
Families who want a structured K-8 classical education and are comfortable navigating the charter lottery—especially those already living in or near Concourse Village who value tight parent-teacher relationships and a no-transition path through middle school.
What stands out
- 98% parent-teacher trust—one of the highest in the district
- 92% teacher-reported safety, far above the 80.5% district average
- K-8 continuum that avoids the middle-school transition
- Classical education philosophy within a charter framework
Things to consider
- Charter lottery means admission isn't guaranteed
- Teacher collegial trust at 73% lags the rest of the climate picture
- Small teacher survey sample (20 responses) tempers confidence in some metrics
- High economic need index means many students face challenges that extend beyond the classroom
Based on 2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 7
Among District 7 charter peers, South Bronx Classical IV sits in a strong cluster that includes South Bronx Classical Charter School II, Leaders of Excellence, and Success Academy Bronx 1—networks known for structured academics and unusually engaged families in the South Bronx. Classical charters have built a particular reputation here for combining rigor with the kind of parent-teacher partnership this school's survey data reflects.
Academics
Teacher-reported instruction quality sits at 90%, slightly above the district average of 88%, and the K-8 structure means students don't face the disruption of a middle-school transition. The school's classical charter network has consistently posted strong outcomes across District 7, and the 13% IEP rate suggests a real mix of learners is being served rather than a narrowly screened population. With most families qualifying for economic assistance (economic need index of 80.4), the school is working with a student body that historically faces academic headwinds.
Culture
The trust picture is the headline here: parent-teacher trust reaches 98% and parent satisfaction sits at 95%, while 93% of families trust the principal. Teachers report feeling notably safe at 92%—well above the district's 80.5% average. The one softer number is teacher collegial trust at 73%, which lags the rest of the climate profile; with only 20 teachers responding to the survey, that may partly reflect a small staff still building its collaborative rhythm. Day-to-day, families feel heard and teachers feel physically safe, which is a strong foundation.
Community
The student body mirrors its neighborhood closely: 47% Black and 48% Hispanic, with an economic need index of 80.4 meaning most families qualify for significant economic assistance. About 13% of students have IEPs. This isn't a school imported from another part of the city—it's rooted in the working-class, predominantly Black and Latino community of Concourse Village itself.
Neighborhood
Concourse-Concourse Village is a dense, renter-heavy pocket of the South Bronx with a median household income around $40,255 and a 34% poverty rate. Only about 11% of households own their homes, and just 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Households with children make up 13.7% of the area, so while families live throughout, kids aren't the majority demographic on every block.
Families can reach the 161 St-Yankee Stadium station (B, D, and 4 lines) in about a 7-minute walk, or the 149 St-Grand Concourse station (2 and 5 lines) in about 9 minutes.
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.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 132 families responded (36% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is South Bronx Classical Charter School IV a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for South Bronx Classical Charter School IV yet on Motley. It's a charter school serving grades K to 8 in Concourse-Concourse Village.
- What grades does South Bronx Classical Charter School IV serve?
- South Bronx Classical Charter School IV serves grades K to 8.
- How do students get into South Bronx Classical Charter School IV?
- South Bronx Classical Charter School IV is a charter school — it admits through a free public lottery, with no test or attendance zone.
- Is South Bronx Classical Charter School IV public, charter, or private?
- South Bronx Classical Charter School IV is a public charter school in NYC Community School District 7.
- What neighborhood is South Bronx Classical Charter School IV in?
- South Bronx Classical Charter School IV is in Concourse-Concourse Village, Bronx.