Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery

Concourse Village Elementary School, also known as LEAD 359, is a highly-regarded elementary school in the Bronx that is expanding to serve grades 3K-8 and recently moved into a new building. The school is celebrated for its exceptional academic performance, with ELA and Math proficiency rates reported well above citywide medians, placing it among the top schools in New York City. It has earned prestigious accolades, including a Blue Ribbon Award and the America's Best School Award. A distinctive feature of the school is its adoption of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning and a student-centered curriculum. Parents consistently express high satisfaction, praising the dedicated principal and caring teachers for fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where students thrive and show significant academic growth. The school is known for its literacy-first approach, high expectations, and small class sizes, which contribute to individualized attention for its diverse student body.