South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii, Bronx NY

Original Research by School Decision on South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii

South Bronx Classical Charter School III is a small, charter-operated elementary and middle school serving kindergarten through 8th grade in the South Bronx. The school has grown to full K-8 span as of its 2020 charter renewal, meaning a child can enroll in kindergarten and stay through middle school without transferring. A 2024-25 renewal secures its operation through June 2030, providing operational stability for families planning a longer enrollment arc. The school sits on Third Avenue in a dense urban neighborhood, the heart of the South Bronx.

The student population reflects the immediate neighborhood: a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is predominantly Black and Hispanic. The school's total enrollment is small, with roughly balanced numbers through the elementary grades that taper down in the middle years. No data on special education enrollment or English learner enrollment was available.

State testing results show strong performance in mathematics and English language arts across the school's grade span. Math proficiency is consistently high, with most grade levels at or near full proficiency. English language arts proficiency is slightly lower than math but still well above baseline, with results ranging from very strong in the upper elementary grades to very strong in middle grades. Science testing results present a softer picture: 5th grade showed moderate proficiency, while no 8th grade science test data was reported, which may reflect the school's test structure or recent changes to science programming. A parent may want to look into the school's science instruction and assessment plan with the staff directly.

The school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Bronx County districts, meaning its combined testing performance across subjects and grades ranks well within the county's educational landscape. This positioning reflects the strength in math and ELA. The small cohort sizes mean individual results can carry more weight, and participation rates are very high across tested grades.

The South Bronx neighborhood is walkable and mixed-use, with commercial corridors and apartment buildings, though the blocks immediately around the school are dense and residential. The broader Bronx housing market has shifted significantly over recent years: median home values have risen substantially, and rents have likewise climbed. The Bronx overall is in an expansion phase, with major affordable housing projects announced or underway in neighborhoods throughout the borough. Transit is robust, served by multiple subway lines and the planned Penn Access Metro-North expansion.

The school's classical charter model centers on a structured, knowledge-based curriculum. Beyond the testing data available, the school's specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, and student support services were not documented in the data provided. A parent interested in understanding the day-to-day pedagogy, after-school activities, or detailed support systems would benefit from visiting the school or speaking directly with staff and families already enrolled.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

New York Regents Exams

2 courses reported · 2024-25

End-of-course exams required for a New York Regents diploma. Each row shows the cohort size and the share of students scoring at the proficient level or higher.

Course	Students tested	% proficient
Science	39	90.0%
Social Studies	6	100.0%

Math

Grade 3100%

School 100% · district not reported

▲ 41 pts above state median · ▲ 42 pts above county median

Grade 4100%

School 100% · district not reported

▲ 42 pts above state median · ▲ 47 pts above county median

Grade 596%

School 96% · district not reported

▲ 45 pts above state median · ▲ 50 pts above county median

Grade 698%

School 98% · district not reported

▲ 53 pts above state median · ▲ 58 pts above county median

Grade 7100%

School 100% · district not reported

▲ 47 pts above state median · ▲ 51 pts above county median

Grade 8100%

School 100% · district not reported

▲ 63 pts above state median · ▲ 63 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 396%

School 96% · district not reported

▲ 44 pts above state median · ▲ 47 pts above county median

Grade 492%

School 92% · district not reported

▲ 40 pts above state median · ▲ 42 pts above county median

Grade 598%

School 98% · district not reported

▲ 44 pts above state median · ▲ 45 pts above county median

Grade 690%

School 90% · district not reported

▲ 45 pts above state median · ▲ 50 pts above county median

Grade 798%

School 98% · district not reported

▲ 51 pts above state median · ▲ 51 pts above county median

Grade 897%

School 97% · district not reported

▲ 49 pts above state median · ▲ 48 pts above county median

Science

Grade 566%

School 66% · district not reported

▲ 24 pts above state median · ▲ 35 pts above county median

Grade 80%

School 0% · district not reported

▼ 33 pts below state median · ▼ 28 pts below county median

This schoolDistrict average, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.