Brilla Pax Charter School serves 255 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brilla Pax Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Brilla Pax Charter School's student population of 255 students has grown by 171% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brilla Pax Charter School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
84%
30%
Black
12%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brilla Pax Charter School?
255 students attend Brilla Pax Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Brilla Pax Charter School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brilla Pax Charter School?
Brilla Pax Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brilla Pax Charter School offer ?
Brilla Pax Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brilla Pax Charter School part of?
Brilla Pax Charter School is part of Brilla Pax Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Brilla Pax Charter School located?
Brilla Pax Charter School is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in University Heights.
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