Rosalyn Yalow Charter School

Rosalyn Yalow Charter School in the Bronx serves students in grades K-5, with plans to expand to K-8. The school is recognized for its engaging and demanding educational model, specifically designed to support economically disadvantaged students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. Academically, students demonstrate strong performance in mathematics, with proficiency rates at the 75th percentile citywide. English Language Arts proficiency is also above the citywide median. The school employs the Singapore math method. A distinctive feature is its comprehensive approach to developing "the whole child," incorporating rich extracurricular activities such as a highly successful chess program, fencing, and various arts including violin and sculpting. Students also benefit from frequent visits to the American Museum of Natural History and opportunities to attend concerts at Carnegie Hall. The school operates with an extended day and a longer school year, utilizing a team teaching model with two adults in each classroom. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with survey results indicating overwhelmingly positive feedback on the school environment and support for students.