Top Rankings
South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 501 students in South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District.
Public School in South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,818 Schools
# Students
501 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
n/a
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
District Rank
South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District, which is ranked #4 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
203 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
30%
# Black Students
272 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
54%
16%
# White Students
5 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
1%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
85
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
-
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $20,120 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Spending
$10 MM
$80,737 MM

Spending / Student
$20,120
$32,183

Best South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3458 Third Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District?
South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District manages 1 public schools serving 501 students.
What is the rank of South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District?
South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District is ranked #4 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District?
54% of South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,120 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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