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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 518 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 99% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,810 Schools
# Students
518 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District, which is ranked #1 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#493 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)93%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
41%
31%
% Black
54%
15%
% White
1%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $19,459 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Spending
$10 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$19,459
$32,248
Best South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3458 Third Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 518 students.
What is the rank of South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District?
South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District is ranked #1 out of 1,008 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 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 the student/teacher ratio of South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District?
South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is South Bronx Classical Charter School III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,459 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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