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Free K–4 Public Charter School Opening Fall 2026

A different kind of school, built for how your family actually lives.

Strive Charter School is a free K–4 public charter school opening in the South Bronx in Fall 2026. We also offer early-kindergarten programming for 4-year-olds.

Rigorous academics, evidence-based reading instruction, extended hours, meals, and enrichment are built into one school model designed around real family schedules.

Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Seven days a week.
Year-round.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, after-school care, weekend programming, and summer programming are included.

At Strive, everything is free.

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What Makes
Strive Unique

➜ At Strive, everything is free. We are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, year-round.

➜ Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included every day.

➜ After-school programming runs from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, with dinner included.

➜ Saturday and Sunday programming gives students more time to read, play, move, and grow.

➜ Full-day summer programming is available all summer from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with meals included.

Rigorous Academics

Families First

Passionate Educators

Flexible Schedule

Rigorous Academics

Students build strong foundations in reading, writing, mathematics, and science through structured instruction and hands-on learning.

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Collaborative Learning

Students learn with and from others through discussion, teamwork, shared problem-solving, and meaningful group experiences.

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Independent Exploration

Students make choices, follow their curiosity, and build confidence through guided exploration, reflection, and independent work.

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Meals Included

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included so families have one less thing to worry about.

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Summer Program

Full-day summer programming gives students time to read, play, explore, and stay active all summer.

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Schedule & Location

More time for students.
More support for families.

Strive is built around real family schedules, with a required school day, optional extended hours, optional weekend programming, optional summer programming, and meals included.

Our Daily Schedule

7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Optional before-school support
Students arrive, eat breakfast, read, play, and ease into the day.
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Required school day
Students focus on reading, math, science, history, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Optional after-school programming
Students read, play, build, move, and wind down. Dinner is included.
Weekends & Summer
Optional weekend and summer programming
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. programming gives students more time to read, play, explore, and grow.

At Strive, everything is free for families.

Conveniently Located

Strive is located in Mott Haven in the South Bronx, near public transportation and local neighborhood connections.

604 E 139th St
Bronx, NY 10454

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