Grand Concourse Academy Charter School

Grand Concourse Academy Charter School serves 701 students in kindergarten through eighth grade in the Bronx, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1 supported by 42 full-time equivalent teachers. This charter elementary school has earned recognition as one of New York's higher-performing schools, ranking 804th out of 4,758 schools statewide and placing in the 83rd percentile with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. The school demonstrates strong academic achievement with an impressive 8.5 out of 10 academic score.

Students show solid proficiency rates across core subjects, with 69% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and reading, and 71% achieving proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to providing quality education in an urban charter school environment. Located on Bolton Avenue, Grand Concourse Academy serves families in ZIP code 10473, a diverse Bronx community where the median household income is $51,379 and 22% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood has a median home value of $542,600 and a population of approximately 60,000 residents, with a poverty rate of 21.2%. The school operates within this vibrant large city setting, serving as an educational cornerstone in its Bronx community.

Grand Concourse Academy Charter School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.