South Bronx Classical Charter School II

South Bronx Classical Charter School II is a high-performing elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving students in grades K-8. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's students have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, with the majority scoring proficient or better on state assessments in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 97.37% of 6th-grade students and 96.3% of 8th-grade students scored proficient or better in ELA, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school's performance on Regents exams, typically taken by high school students, is also impressive, with 88.46% of students scoring proficient or better on the Living Environment Regents exam and 80% scoring proficient or better on the U.S. History and Government Regents exam.

Despite serving a student population with a high percentage of free/reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a high-need population, South Bronx Classical Charter School II has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, suggesting it is effectively addressing the needs of its students. This high-performing school is a standout in the South Bronx Classical Charter School II district, serving as a model for how to support student learning and college readiness, even in the face of significant socioeconomic challenges.