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Bronx Excellence 6-8
Excellence Community Schools expanded its offerings to include Boys Prep Excellence and Girls Prep Excellence I & II, starting for the 2025-2026 school year. Our tuition-free, K-8 single-gender schools serve the South Bronx, Longwood, and Bedford/Kingsbridge Heights neighborhoods.
Bronx Excellence 1-5
The Bronx Charter Schools for Excellence (BCSE), also known as Bronx Excellence 1-5 Elementary & Middle Schools, is a K-8, tuition-free public charter school network serving the Parkchester, Morris Park, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Fordham Heights, and Tremont neighborhoods of the Bronx, NY.
Stamford Excellence
Opened in 2015, Stamford Excellence made history as the first charter public elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut, and offers a K-8 tuition-free, high-performing academic option for families. In 2023, Stamford Excellence received a National Blue Ribbon School award.
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Need help submitting your application? Have a specific question? Feel free to contact the school directly or join our "Enroll & Chat" virtual office hours. We are happy to guide you through the enrollment process.
Our Award-Winning Network of Schools & Success
Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a 3-time National Blue Ribbon School Recipient. All Excellence Community Schools in the Bronx and Stamford admit children through a blind lottery system with priority given to district residents and scholar siblings. Each school is a tuition-free, public charter school with an extended school day, mandatory uniforms, and traditional services. Learn more about Excellence and our success.
NEW - Expanded Special Education Classes
We are excited to announce the expansion of our
Special Education classes!
We are committed to meeting the diverse learning needs of every scholar. In addition to our current Integrated Co‑Teaching (ICT) classrooms at all our schools, we are expanding our special education services to include 12:1 and 12:1:1 co-ed classroom settings at our campus located at 192 East 151st Street, Bronx, NY 10451.
These smaller and more supportive classroom environments are designed for scholars who benefit from individualized instruction, increased teacher attention, and specialized learning supports.
If any families are interested in learning more or have questions, please fill out this form.
To apply now, call 718-742-4321.
For more information on our Student Support Services, please click here.
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Our Bronx Tuition-Free Public Charter Schools
Bronx Schools
Bronx Excellence 1 1952-1960 Benedict Ave | K - Grade 8 | 718-828-7301
Bronx Excellence 2 Elementary 1804 Holland Ave | K - Grade 4 | 718-892-1276
Bronx Excellence 2 Middle 1744 Willamsbridge Rd | Grades 5 - 8 | 929-388-4232
Bronx Excellence 3 Elementary 3956 Carpenter Ave | K - Grade 4 | 718-882-0231
Bronx Excellence 3 Middle 830 Mace Ave | Grades 5 - 8 | 347-501-6492
Bronx Excellence 4 Elementary 4300 Murdock Ave | K - Grade 4 | 347-773-3100
Bronx Excellence 4 Middle 1160 East 213 St | Grades 5 - 8 | 718-882-1074
Bronx Excellence 5 Elementary 2195 Valentine Ave | K - Grade 4 | 347-501-6418
Bronx Excellence 5 Middle 1946 Bathgate Ave | Grades 5 - 7 | 718-882-1058
Bronx Excellence 6 681 Kelly St | K - Grade 5 | 718-901-3855
Bronx Excellence 7 192 East 151st St | K - Grade 8 | 718-742-4321
Bronx Excellence 8 263 East 203rd St | K - Grade 8 | 718-742-8848
Connecticut Schools
Stamford Excellence 1 Schuyler Avenue | K - Grade 8 | 203-989-0000
