SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL I

Contact Information & School Hours

Address:977 Fox Street, Bronx, New York 10459
Phone:718-860-4340
Fax:718-744-2030
Email:ops1@classicalcharterschools.org
Hours:7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Transportation:South Bronx Classical I is easily accessible from the 2, 5, or 6 train, or the Bx4, Bx5, Bx6, and Bx19 buses. Busing is available to eligible K–6 scholars. Please contact Operations for more information.

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We are ready to provide your scholar with an excellent education this fall.

Quick Facts

Current Grades: K-8
Opened In: 2006
2024 ELA State Exam Pass Rate: 95%
Number of Scholars: 523
District: 12
Student to Teacher Ratio: 10:1
2024 Math State Exam Pass Rate: 99%
It takes a village to raise a child and I can truly say the teachers, deans, and faculty members all had a hand in pushing, guiding, and challenging my child to a higher level academically. All six character pillars of caring, citizenship, honesty, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness has helped make him a better person.
Ms. Aileen Loran
South Bronx Classical I Parent

South Bronx Classical School I

Meet The Team

Ms. Fraija

School Director
University of Michigan

Nicole Fraija graduated from the University of Michigan, where she majored in Psychology and Political Science with a minor in Business Administration. She joined Classical Charter Schools in 2021 as a ClassiCorp Fellow and taught 4th–6th grade while pursuing her Master of Arts in Teaching at RELAY Graduate School of Education. Ms. Fraija was a founding fifth grade team leader at South Bronx Classical IV, later serving as a grade team leader in sixth grade before transitioning into an instructional coaching role. In addition to her coaching responsibilities, she was selected for the network’s School Leader Fellowship, collaborating with directors, coaches, and teachers across the network. You will find Ms. Fraija with scholars, in classrooms, and most importantly, bringing joy, high expectations, and a deep sense of purpose to every learning moment.

Instructional Coaches

C Moore

Ms. Moore

Instructional Coach

University of Albany

Littlejohn

Ms. Littlejohn

Instructional Coach

Lehman College

Frias

Ms. Frias

Instructional Coach

University of Chicago

Maffia

Ms. Maffia

Instructional Coach

University of Chicago

Deans

Holder

Ms. Holder

Dean Team Leader

Fordham University

Harris

Mr. Harris

Dean of Students

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Curtin

Mr. Curtin

Dean of Students

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Operations

K Thompson

Mr. Thompson

Operations Manager

City Tech School of Technology

Negron

Ms. Negron

Operations Associate

Bronx Community College

Moran

Mr. Moran

Operations Associate

Lincoln Tech - Technical Career School

Boyles

Mr. Boyles

Operations Assistant

Southern New Hampshire University

Kindergarten Team

Shazad

Ms. Shahzad

Grade Team Leader / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

Stonybrook University

Sorrells

Ms. Sorrells

Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

University of South Alabama

K Lawrence

Ms. Lawrence

Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

DeSales University

8_Ali

Ms. Ali

Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

St. Peter's University

First Grade Team

Best

Ms. Best

Grade Team Leader

University of Albany

Stevenson

Mr. Stevenson

Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

University of California, Irvine

N Cruz

Ms. Cruz

Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

University of Rhode Island

Ludewig

Ms. Ludewig

Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

West Virginia University

Second Grade Team

Eubanks

Ms. Eubanks

Grade Team Leader / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

University of Chicago

Marable

Ms. Marable

Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

North Carolina A&T State University

Guzman

Ms. Guzman

Classroom Teacher

Fordham University

Kendrick

Mr. Kendrick

Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

George Mason University

Third Grade Team

Perez

Ms. Perez

Grade Team Leader

Fordham University

Diallo

Ms. Diallo

Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

Wheaton College

Kone

Ms. Kone

Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

Stony Brook University

9_Wague

Ms. Wague

Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

Vassar College

Fourth Grade Team

Malamud

Mr. Malamud

Grade Team Leader

Boston University

Lluisupa

Ms. Lluisupa

Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

Hunter College

Vaughn (1)

Ms. Vaughn

Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

Fordham University

3_Das

Ms. Das

Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Fifth Grade Team

Henderson

Ms. Henderson

Grade Team Leader

St. John’s University

Gola

Ms. Gola

Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

St. John’s University

2_Macalindong

Mr. Macalindong

Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

West Chester University

Sixth Grade Team

Conquest

Ms. Conquest

Grade Team Leader

Montclair State University

6_Wong

Ms. Wong

Classroom Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

University of Michigan

12_McGary

Ms. McGary

Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

SUNY New Paltz

Middle School Team

Carey

Ms. Carey

Grade Team Leader / 7th Grade Math

SUNY Empire State College

Blum

Mr. Blum

Classroom Teacher / Science

Occidental College

Brown

Ms. Brown

Classroom Teacher / 7th Grade ELA

Regent University

House

Mr. House

Classroom Teacher / 8th Grade Math

The University of Georgia

5_Henneman

Mr. Henneman

Latin and Debate Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

Oberlin College

1_Sloan

Mr. Sloan

8th Grade ELA Teacher / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

University of Oregon

Place Holder

Mr. Strongin

Classroom Teacher / History

SUNY Purchase

Multi-Grade Learning Specialists

Godfrey

Ms. Godfrey

Resident Substitute Teacher

Buffalo State University

10_Rangel

Mr. Rangel

Multi-Grade Learning Specialist / Classicorps Teaching Fellow

California State University, Northridge

7_Schaghausen

Mr. Schafhausen

Multi-Grade Learning Specialist / ClassiCorps Teaching Fellow

Lewis and Clark College

Specials Team

Odigie

Mr. Odigie

Fitness Teacher

Canisius University

Marquez

Mr. Marquez

Fitness Teacher

SUNY Old Westbury

Scholar Services Team

Wisniewski

Ms. Wisniewski

At Risk Literacy Specialist Team Leader

Purchase College

Thompson

Mr. Thompson

SST Manager / Special Education Teacher

University of California, Santa Barbara

Chavez

Mr. Chavez

Special Education Teacher

Columbia University

Brathwaite

Ms. Brathwaite

Special Education Teacher

Touro College

Williams

Ms. Wittmer

School Counselor

Touro College

4_Vargas

Ms. Vargas

Speech and Language Pathologist

New York Medical College

Place Holder

Ms. Welte

School Psychologist

Barnard College

Place Holder

Ms. Rodriguez

School Counselor

City College of New York

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For Fall 2026

Quick Info
Fall 2026 Enrollment

Join a community where character, curiosity, and academic excellence shape the leaders of tomorrow. Through Latin, Art, Debate, Fitness, Music, and afterschool clubs, scholars learn to think critically, communicate clearly, and act with integrity. With trips to Washington D.C., Boston, Canada, and Italy, our scholars’ learning comes to life.

Classical Charter Schools provides a tuition-free, high-performing education for K-8 scholars to prepare them for the best high schools in New York City. Through character education and community gathering, our scholars develop into citizens of impeccable character. Enrollment is open for Fall 2026 — secure your child’s seat today.

Serving grades K–8 across the Bronx, Classical Charter Schools prepare students for academic excellence. Offering speech, counseling, occupational/physical therapy, personalized tutoring, and intervention, we have the strongest academic outcomes for special education learners.

We offer free busing, staffed with bus attendants, to eligible scholars and have an extended school day to support working families.