Bridge Preparatory Charter School

Bridge Preparatory Charter School, located in Staten Island, serves elementary students in grades 1-5 as a public charter school. It stands out for its explicit mission to provide a specialized educational environment for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, offering structured, multisensory programming. This focus is evident in its very high percentage of students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), which is at the maximum compared to other NYC schools. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio, which can support individualized instruction. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are well below the citywide 25th percentile, indicating a significant area for development. Parent sentiment is varied; some families highly praise the school's tailored approach for dyslexia and the supportive teachers, while others have raised concerns regarding administrative responsiveness to a broader range of special needs and aspects of the school's internal climate. The school is known for its commitment to providing a public option for families seeking specialized literacy support on Staten Island.