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Bronx Excellence 1 alumnus Mohamed Diallo '18 talks about his work on the "Shining Light on Truth" exhibit and how our faculty, staff, and special programming helped him achieve success at Fordham Prep and Yale.
Explore the vibrant activities, clubs, field trips, and everyday scholar life moments at ECS.
Our ECS campuses were recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Elementary and Middle Schools in the nation.
Co-CEO Dr. Charlene Reid was honored by Schneps Media at the 2025 Power Women of the Bronx event for her efforts to make the Bronx a thriving place to live and work.
Be Excellent
Join the realm of Excellence and become a Bobcat for life. Apply now for the 2025-26 or 2026-27 school years.
Think Excellence
Learn about Excellence Community Schools and our 3-time National Blue Ribbon Schools award-winning educational model.
Inspire Excellence
Excellence wanted! Are you passionate about educating young minds? Learn more about our job openings.
Reach Excellence
Let's go Bobcats! Dive into our CSAA athletics and recreational sports programs.
About Us
Excellence Community Schools prepares young people in New York City and Stamford to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest of grades has an eye toward college preparation. We achieve this in a supportive and caring environment that maintains high expectations for all students.
We are a network of tuition-free public charter schools.
The Excellence Model
This model is the basis for the 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award from the U.S. Department of Education in the category of Exemplary High-Performing Schools.
High Academic Standards
Our program is aimed at supporting all children in reaching their maximum potential through personalized learning plans.
Flexible Learning Groups
Our program is designed to be challenging and engaging. Flexible and easily adaptable learning groups are tailored to each child's specific needs.
Liberal Arts Curriculum
We provide instruction in core subjects and co-curriculars to promote foundational academic knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Extended School Days
Longer school days allow for instruction in core subjects and well-rounded educational enrichment. Students receive lessons in a safe, reliable learning environment.
Behavioral Standards
We cultivate a nurturing, yet highly accountable learning environment. Reduced student-to-teacher ratios allow more frequent and personalized interactions.
Mandatory School Uniforms
School uniforms help reduce socio-economic tensions that might otherwise distract students from learning, while providing a public symbol of unity and pride.
Family and Community Engagement
Parents play an active role within the school community, and we build partnerships with local businesses and organizations to support our initiatives.
Organizational Learning
Our commitment to developing staff and building leadership within our organization through extensive professional development contributes to the success of our schools and community.
Explore
Curious as to whether Excellence is the right place for your scholar? See what Excellence has to offer.
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With the following strategies, ECS advances student achievement by creating a culture that inculcates positive work habits and develops lifelong scholars.
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As we continue to expand, we are looking for passionate educators and professionals to join us in making a lasting impact on students’ lives.
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Student Support Services at ECS focuses on special populations such as scholars with learning disabities, English language learners, and those with 504 plans.
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What if every young person was surrounded by caring adults and families who were true partners in their education and co-creators of Excellence?
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Sports at ECS include volleyball, basketball, flag football, and more.
Voices of Excellence
To be a principal of one of our National Blue Ribbon Schools has been a tremendous honor. Our teachers and staff have done so much to prepare our scholars for such a rigorous academic curriculum and they show them so much love that we've been able to achieve the results that we have. Sharleen Morris, Deputy Chief of School Performance
ECS has stayed with me throughout. They've helped me find programs I'm interested in that pertain to careers that I want to explore. Gloria, Class of 2021
I had the role of being both a teacher and a parent at the school...My daughter grew socially and academically... I couldn't think about her being where she is now without the level of preparation and rigor that she was getting right here at BCSE. allen michel, ACADEMIC DEAN AT BRONX EXCELLENCE 3 & Parent of the class of 2022
I had amazing teachers that helped me whenever I needed it. The whole staff supported me and really brought me to where I am today. Toran, Class of 2024
[My son] attended a different school for kindergarten. He was one of the brightest kids in his class, and I wanted him to be in a place where I felt like he was going to be challenged. ECS did that for him, and I appreciated that even though sometimes the work was a little hard the staff was very supportive. Jana, Parent of the Class of 2024
Quick Facts
1st
Charter School in the Bronx, NY Recognized
...as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Dept. of Education in 2012.
1st
Charter School in Stamford, CT
In 2015, Stamford Excellence was the first K-8 charter to open in Stamford, CT.
4,100+
K-8th Grade Scholars at 17 Schools
Our elementary and middle schools are located in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT.
100%
High School Matriculation
Each school year, all 8th graders are placed in selective, specialized, or private high schools.
12
Athletics Titles
Scholars participate in the Charter School Athletics Association (CSAA) league.
