Cornerstone Academy for Social Action

Cornerstone Academy for Social Action, located in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx, serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is known for its strong community focus and a nurturing environment where families feel like partners with the staff. Parents consistently express high satisfaction with the school's commitment to student success and the positive classroom climate. The school emphasizes social action, encouraging children to lead local service projects and awareness campaigns. Academically, there is a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), including a special science track and early childhood literacy initiatives with reading workshops and hands-on library research. While state test proficiency rates in ELA and Math are below citywide medians, the school maintains a very low suspension rate and a strong attendance rate, which is at the 75th percentile citywide. The school occupies a fully accessible building and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment.