Grades Served:
Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade
681 Kelly Street
RM 205
Bronx, NY 10455
Subway: 2, 5, 6
Bus: Bx4, Bx17, Bx19
Official School Hours: 8:00 am - 3:20 pm
Updated School Schedule (Effective Friday, September 13, 2024)
Arrival Information:
Dismissal times remain the same.
WELCOME TO OUR GIRLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dear Public Prep Families and Community,
Welcome! I am honored to serve as the Principal of Girls Prep Bronx Elementary and to be part of the inspiring work we are doing to nurture bright, curious, and resilient learners. At Girls Prep, we are committed to providing a strong foundation for our students, empowering them with the skills, knowledge, and agency to thrive in and outside of our school walls.
Our mission at Girls Prep Bronx Elementary is to create an inclusive, joyful and rigorous learning environment where every student feels supported and challenged. We believe in the potential of each child and strive to cultivate a culture of high expectations and achievement, with a focus on academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth.
Our Approach Our dedicated teachers bring passion and expertise to the classroom, offering personalized instruction that meets each child where they are. We emphasize critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity, equipping students with the tools to succeed in an ever-changing world. We also value the role of families in our school community and seek to build strong partnerships that support student success.
Join Our Community As principal, my goal is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. I invite you to be actively involved in your child’s learning journey and in our vibrant school community. Whether through family events, classroom support, or school initiatives, I am looking forward to our partnership.
Thank you for your trust and collaboration. Together, we will continue to create a nurturing and challenging environment that inspires a lifelong love of learning.
Warm regards,
Lily Brown
Principal, GPBXE
We’re here to build community.
We believe in all scholars.
We promote academic excellence.
PROGRAMMING & CURRICILUM
Girls Prep Bronx Elementary's curriculum is designed to be enriching and expansive, focusing on topics that matter in today's world. We aim to spark curiosity and encourage our young scholars to think deeply about important issues. Our approach is grounded in a belief that learning must be relevant, joyful, and built to empower students to express themselves creatively. We implement a rigorous, research-backed curriculum where scholars learn to work independently and in groups with classmates on a variety of subjects, such as:
Every family should have access to an excellent, tuition-free, single-gender education. Embrace your child’s inherent greatness at Public Prep.