The School of Science and Applied Learning

The School of Science and Applied Learning in the Bronx serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, operating as a zoned neighborhood school. Parents express exceptionally high satisfaction with the school, particularly regarding teacher effectiveness, respectful treatment of students, and the overall safety and cleanliness of the environment, with positive feedback rates consistently above 96% in recent surveys. The school also receives strong positive feedback for its support of students with disabilities and English Language Learners. While the school's name suggests a focus on science and applied learning, academic proficiency in both ELA and Math is a concern, with scores falling below the citywide 25th percentile. Despite this, the school maintains a very low suspension rate of 0% and benefits from a highly experienced teaching staff, with 97% of teachers having three or more years of experience, well above the citywide average. The school is co-located with M.S. 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership.