Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 3

Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 3 is an elementary school serving grades K-5, recognized for its highly structured and academically rigorous environment. The school consistently achieves exceptional academic results, with ELA and Math proficiency rates well above citywide medians. As a charter school, it operates independently and admits students through a lottery process. Part of the Success Academy network, it implements a curriculum that blends traditional discipline with progressive teaching methods, emphasizing critical thinking, project-based learning, and a broad range of arts, chess, and athletic programs. While many parents commend the school for its strong academics and the significant progress their children make, some express concerns about a demanding, high-pressure atmosphere, strict disciplinary practices, and challenges with communication, particularly regarding special education services. The school serves a student body with a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students and maintains a 0% suspension rate.