Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4

Bronx Charter School for Excellence 4 (BCSE 4) is an elementary charter school serving grades K-5 in the Bronx, part of the Excellence Community Schools network. The school is recognized for its strong academic performance, with ELA and Math proficiency rates significantly exceeding citywide averages. It also boasts an excellent attendance record, with a chronic absenteeism rate well below the citywide median. The school's mission emphasizes preparing students for competitive high schools through a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, high expectations, and a supportive environment. Parents have generally expressed satisfaction with their children's progress and safety, and the school is known for its longer school day, firm discipline, and a teaching model that often includes two teachers per classroom. It utilizes a rigorous Singapore Math approach and focuses on foundational literacy skills, with many kindergartners reportedly reading early. While many families appreciate the academic focus, some recent feedback from parents and teachers indicates concerns about strictness, limited free time, and the school's approach to supporting students with disabilities. The school serves a predominantly Black and Hispanic student population.