Brilla Veritas Charter School

Brilla Veritas Charter School, located in the South Bronx, serves students in grades K-4 with a focus on academic rigor and character development. The school is part of the Brilla Public Charter Schools network, which emphasizes virtues such as courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control, integrated throughout the curriculum. Academically, students demonstrate strong performance, with ELA proficiency (68%) near the citywide 75th percentile and Math proficiency (57%) above the citywide median. The school employs a longer school day, a blended learning model, and a co-teaching approach with two teachers in each classroom to provide individualized and small-group instruction. Parents often describe a warm and inviting school culture, praising the staff and vibrant school spirit. Family engagement is a cornerstone of the school's mission, supported by initiatives like weekly "Roosting Rallies," monthly "Coffee and Conversations" with leadership, and "Parent University" workshops. Student surveys indicate a high sense of safety among students. Admission is by lottery, with no entrance exams required.