Bronx Charter School for Better Learning
Grades K-5 · 3740 Baychester Avenue · Bronx
Shubert Jacobs/Dr. Anissa Reilly, Principal · 718-655-6660
About
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning, serving grades K-5, is recognized for its distinctive multi-sensory teaching approach, including "Words in Color" for reading and Cuisenaire rods for math. The school consistently achieves ELA and Math proficiency rates that are above the citywide median. It has been acknowledged as a "High Progress Reward School" and a "Recognition School" for its academic achievements and student growth. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the school's leadership, safety, and inclusive environment, feeling respected and supported as partners in their child's education. The school fosters a culture of discipline, spelling, and grammar, while also encouraging curiosity and critical thinking. Special programs include instrumental music, band, chorus, chess, art, gym, and Korean language and culture studies for younger students. While the student-teacher ratio is higher than the state average and space can be tight, the school is known for its loyal and cohesive staff, often with two adults in each classroom, dedicated to nurturing a love of learning.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
62%
Math proficiency
66%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
Parent survey · overall positive
90%100% response rate
Teacher survey · overall positive
86%
Financials
[8]What this school has to spend, and what it spends it on. Spending is not a measure of quality. Schools serving more students with higher needs receive more money.
Charter schools manage their own budgets rather than receiving a school allocation from the DOE, so the staffing and supplies breakdown the DOE publishes for district schools is not published for this school.
Spending
Total spend
$10.6MStudents: 532
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.