BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 5

Located at 1946 Bathgate Avenue in the Bronx, New York, Bronx Charter School for Excellence 5 operates as an open, independent charter district tailored to meet the needs of a vibrant large-city community. Designed to foster academic growth from foundational childhood through early adolescence, the district serves scholars from kindergarten through sixth grade within its single operational campus. The school educates a close-knit student body of 329 children—comprising 166 female and 163 male students—featuring a rich cultural diversity predominantly represented by Hispanic (216) and Black (105) students, alongside Asian, White, and multiracial peers.

To support rigorous academics and holistic development, the district maintains a robust professional team totaling 68 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes 36 classroom teachers, 8 instructional aides, and 24 support personnel, fostering an attentive, highly collaborative learning environment across every grade level offered. This strong educator presence helps ensure tailored instruction and individualized attention for young learners throughout their primary years. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking to learn more about the school’s academic programs and community partnerships can reach the main office at (718) 882-1058 or visit their official web portal at excellencecommunityschools.org.