BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING

School Overview
The Bronx Charter School for Better Learning (BBL) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–5. Located in the Baychester section of the Bronx, the school is founded on the educational philosophy of the "Subordination of Teaching to Learning." This approach prioritizes student-led discovery, encouraging children to think critically, solve problems, and take ownership of their academic journey rather than relying solely on direct instruction. By creating a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment, the school aims to foster both high academic achievement and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school emphasizes the development of the "whole child" through a structured, respectful community. BBL maintains a strong commitment to parent involvement and community engagement, viewing the relationship between home and school as vital to student success. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous yet accessible, ensuring that students develop strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while benefiting from a culture that values curiosity, resilience, and personal responsibility.
532
Total Students
26.3
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic43
Black465
Asian7
Two or More9
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    465 (87.4%)
  • Hispanic
    43 (8.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8%)
  • White
    2 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING
Phone: (718)655-6660
Website: http://www.bronxbetterlearning.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 396
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 97
Grade 3 102
Grade 4 98
Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten71
Grade 175
Grade 297
Grade 3102
Grade 498
Grade 589
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26650%
Male26650%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)