Brilla Pax Charter School serves 205 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brilla Pax Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Brilla Pax Charter School's student population of 205 students has grown by 118% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brilla Pax Charter School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
87%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brilla Pax Charter School?
205 students attend Brilla Pax Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Brilla Pax Charter School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brilla Pax Charter School?
Brilla Pax Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brilla Pax Charter School offer ?
Brilla Pax Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Brilla Pax Charter School part of?
Brilla Pax Charter School is part of Brilla Pax Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brilla Pax Charter School located?
Brilla Pax Charter School is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in University Heights.
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