Family Life Academy Charter School III

Family Life Academy Charter School III (FLACS III) is an elementary charter school in the Mott Haven area of the Bronx, serving grades K-5. It is part of a network of schools committed to empowering students to achieve high academic standards and affirm human values, with a long-term vision of preparing students for high school, college, and careers. The school is known for its strong leadership and a thoughtful design that prioritizes individualized attention, with each class typically having a lead teacher and a teaching assistant, often supplemented by para-professionals and learning specialists. Parents describe a nurturing and dynamic environment where learning is engaging and joyful. Academically, the school's ELA and math proficiency rates are near the citywide 25th percentile for elementary schools. The school emphasizes social-emotional learning, fostering kindness, respect, and empathy among its predominantly Hispanic and Black student body, many of whom are English Language Learners and come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. FLACS III is a smaller school within its network, and its staff often come from the local community, contributing to a strong sense of connection with families.