Brooklyn RISE Charter School

Brooklyn RISE Charter School is an elementary school serving grades K-5 in Brooklyn, committed to a college-preparatory environment from kindergarten. The school serves a student population with a high proportion of students in poverty and a very high percentage of English Language Learners. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are around the citywide median for elementary schools. A distinctive feature is its "two-teacher model" in every classroom, designed to provide targeted, small-group instruction and support for all students, including those with special education needs and English Language Learners. The school offers a longer school day than traditional public schools, along with daily STEAM and fitness blocks, and enrichment classes in arts and sciences. While the school emphasizes family partnership, parent sentiment is mixed, with some expressing concerns about support and empathy. The school recently relocated to Downtown Brooklyn but is actively building a new facility to return to Sunset Park.