- Students build confidence through creative play and exploration in art, music, movement, and hands-on activities.
- Age-appropriate sports and movement clubs help K–3 students develop coordination, teamwork, and a love of physical activity.
- Extracurriculars create a supportive space where students make friends, try new interests, and practice positive character skills beyond the classroom.
- After-school activities include coding, fencing, gaming, LION Club, LION Dance Company, and HM 246, a partnership with Horace Mann.
Our Elementary School (K-3) engages students with a well-rounded, rigorous curriculum and a skills-based social-emotional program.
Students experience joy and excitement for learning, as well as the discovery of who they are and how they can make a difference in the world around them. All learners celebrate their unique identities in a safe, challenging, and rewarding environment.
Meet Our Principal
Miatta Massaley
A passionate advocate for students and families, Miatta Massaley joined LION in 2023 as Elementary School Principal. With more than a decade of leadership experience at top charter schools across New York City, she believes an excellent education unlocks limitless opportunity for every child, driving her unwavering commitment to the LION community.
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Featured Signature Practice
School Meetings
School Meetings provide an opportunity for students and staff to gather and discuss a wide range of issues impacting school culture, the Bronx community, country, and world. They also provide time for our school to come together for celebrations, showcasing student work, and ultimately allowing students and staff to learn from each other’s experiences.
Our Lasting Impact
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graduation rate for the LION class of 2025
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average increase in 3-8 NYS ELA scores and 10% in 3-7 NYS math from 23-24 to 24-25 school years
