Average
#2139 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 45% in state
Choice Charter School
Elementary School · CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL
423 E 138TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
Enrollment
206
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
206
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,139 of 4,742
In Bronx
#130 of 452
public schools
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Choice Charter School
Elementary School in Bronx · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Choice Charter School
Choice Charter School is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL. Choice Charter School serves approximately 206 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th. Choice Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,139 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Choice Charter School show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Choice Charter School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Choice Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
86% of students at Choice Charter School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Choice Charter School — Students at Choice Charter School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 12 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
How Choice Charter School Compares
See how Choice Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
423 E 138TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Choice Charter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MOTT HAVEN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 154 JONATHAN D HYATT (rated 7.4/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 49 WILLIS AVENUE (rated 7.0/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10454 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$27,500
Median Home Value
$780,800
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
Population
40,368
College Educated
13.9%
Homeownership
6.4%
Avg Commute
39.4 min
Poverty Rate
42.8%
Median Age
33.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Choice Charter School
What grades does Choice Charter School serve?
Choice Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Choice Charter School?
Choice Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.
How does Choice Charter School rank in NY?
Choice Charter School ranks #2,139 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Choice Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Choice Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Choice Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Choice Charter School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Choice Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Choice Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Choice Charter School a Title I school?
No, Choice Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 206
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.4%
- Phone
- (646) 660-3251
Resources & Links
District
CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL- District Enrollment
- 206
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $29,638
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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