Where brilliant minds grow

We see the brilliance in every child—especially yours. Join the Brilla family of free K-8 schools and see your child fall in love with learning.

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Education with heart.

Parents love that Brilla provides a content-rich education in a safe, loving environment, developing confident, courageous students who attend the best high schools.

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"Whenever I need help, Brilla has always been there. When I leave my daughter there, I feel like I’m leaving her at home." – Weidy, Bronx Mom

Brilla Gets Results

85% of Kindergarteners
are proficient in
English and Math

"I talk to the teachers every day. They text me. They call me. They let me know what’s going on."
- Coraima, Bronx Mom

Our Free K-8 Schools Offer:

Visit Brilla

Once you step on campus, you’ll feel the joy that Brilla brings to families. See for yourself at an open house today!

Parent FAQs

Is Brilla really free?

Yes! Our schools are completely free, and so is applying.

What about school supplies, transportation, and uniforms?

We provide your child with all their school supplies and cover the cost of their field trips. Every new student also receives a free uniform shirt. Transportation is free for all those who qualify based on where you live.

How does the lottery work?

If any of our schools receive more applications for a grade than we have seats, we will hold a student lottery. The student lottery for the Bronx schools will be held on April 2, 2025 and are announced live. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Students who are not offered a seat during the lottery will be placed on a waitlist. As families accept or decline their lottery offers, waitlist students are notified of availability. Every child has an equal opportunity to be admitted to Brilla, though there is siblings of students and children of staff receive a slightly higher weight in the lottery.

How does Brilla compare to nearby schools?

We compare well! We outperform nearby district schools as well as NY state schools.

How old does my child need to be to qualify for kindergarten?

Your child needs to be born between 01/01/2020 and 12/31/2020 to apply for kindergarten.

Six schools in the Bronx.

With six free schools and free transportation, there is a Brilla school accessible to all Bronx families. Complete the first part of your application in just 30 seconds, and we’ll call to help you finish it.

Brilla Schools Network 
420 East 145th Street 
Bronx, NY 10454
(Call): 917-525-2162
info@brillaschools.org

Brilla Public Charter Schools is committed to equal treatment for all individuals. Brilla does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. Copyright © 2024 Brilla. All rights reserved.