Brilla College Preparatory Charter School

Brilla College Prep Charter School is a K-5 elementary school in the Bronx, part of the Brilla Public Charter Schools network, known for its classical education tradition and strong focus on character development, emphasizing virtues such as courage, justice, wisdom, and self-control. The school aims to foster intellectual, social, and physical growth, preparing students for future academic success. Students demonstrate solid academic performance, with ELA and Math proficiency rates above the citywide median. The school serves a community with high needs, reflected in its very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and a notable English Language Learner population. Parents express exceptionally high satisfaction with the school, consistently reporting positive experiences. However, student surveys reveal areas for improvement, particularly concerning school cleanliness, the fairness of conflict resolution, and instances of bullying and physical altercations. The school operates with a longer day, a blended learning approach, and a co-teaching model with two teachers per classroom, housed in a renovated red brick building.