Bushwick Ascend Charter School

Bushwick Ascend Charter School is the sole elementary school (grades K-8) in the Bushwick Ascend Charter School District, which is ranked 139 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 771 students, this standout school consistently outperforms the state average on New York State Assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including English Language Arts, Math, and Science.

The school's academic excellence is evident in its strong proficiency rates, which ranged from 57.69% to 81.72% in ELA and 58.44% to 86.42% in Math for the 2024-2025 school year, significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has improved over the past few years, moving from 901 out of 2,439 New York elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 625 out of 2,445 in 2024-2025, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in the state. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 15.8 may contribute to its academic success.

Despite serving a high-poverty student population, with 93% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Bushwick Ascend Charter School has demonstrated its ability to support the academic achievement of students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's relatively high spending per student ($18,908) and focus on resource allocation appear to be key factors in its outstanding performance.