Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II

Public, Charter Grades K-8
1677th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools
Better than 31% of New York elementary schools
Summary

Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 132 students. The school is part of the Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II district, which is ranked 573 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is mixed compared to the state average. While it performs better than the state average in some grade levels and subjects, it lags behind in others. For example, in English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates range from 38.33% in 3rd grade to 69.81% in 7th grade, compared to the state average of 54.15% to 52.38%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates range from 26.09% in 5th grade to 50.98% in 7th grade, compared to the state average of 54.16% to 56.47%. Compared to nearby schools, Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II generally performs better than PS 33 Timothy Dwight and PS 18 Park Terrace, but lags behind the high-performing Zeta Charter School - Inwood.

The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 95.45% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, along with a significant proportion of English Language Learners and students with special needs, may impact the school's academic performance. However, the school's higher per-student spending of $28,048 and student-teacher ratio of 18.8 suggest that it is allocating resources to address these challenges. By examining the practices and strategies employed by the high-performing Zeta Charter School - Inwood, Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II may be able to identify areas for improvement and best practices to emulate.

492
Students ?
18.8
Student/teacher ratio ?
$20,049
Per pupil spending ?
94.7%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 263 E 203rd St
       Bronx, NY  10458

(718) 742-8848

District: Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.8%
African American:
44.7%
Two or more races:
1.4%
more
 See top rated New York elementary schools

 Compare Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II to nearby elementary schools!
At a glance
Worth a look
!Test scores below the New York average (47% vs 54% meeting standards)
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
!Living Environment scores 19 pts below the New York average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school47%
New York avg54%
Elementary school
1,677th of 2,445
New York public elementary schools ?
Bottom 31%
See the entire ranking list of New York Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
Middle school
645th of 1,500
New York public middle schools ?
Top 43%
See the entire ranking list of New York Middle Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
573rd of 874Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II among New York districts
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
Homeless (2025)64th percentile+33 vs school
Special Education (2025)46th percentile+15 vs school
Hispanic (2025)34th percentile+3 vs school
Female (2025)30th percentile~ school
English Language Learner (2025)4th percentile-28 vs school
Middle school
Homeless (2025)76th percentile+19 vs school
Hispanic (2025)58th percentile~ school
Female (2025)52nd percentile-5 vs school
Special Education (2025)40th percentile-17 vs school
By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts56%~ state avg
Math41%-15 vs state
Living Environment38%-19 vs state
Algebra I38%-18 vs state
Science35%-10 vs state

No ratings yet
Be the first to rate Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II and help other families decide.
Rate Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II
Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.
Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.
Tap a star to rate
Reviews
No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.



Schools Near Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II

Ranking:
Map legend
E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private






Frequently Asked Questions about Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II

In the 2024-25 school year, 492 students attended Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II.

Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II ranks 1677th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II are 50% Hispanic, 45% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Rate Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx II!


Latest New York data All new data »
2024–25 school spending dataApr 30, 2026
2024–25 attendance dataMar 27, 2026
2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesFeb 3, 2026
2024–25 NY State Assessments & Regents scoresDec 4, 2025


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Diagnostics