Bronx Excellence 5 is a top-achieving Elementary and Middle school in Tremont and part of the Excellence Community Schools (ECS) network. It's recognized as one of the highest-performing schools in District 9.  

ECS has been awarded three National Blue Ribbons (2012, 2023). The Bronx Excellence network consists of free, K-8 public charter schools serving the Parkchester, Morris Park, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, and Tremont neighborhoods of the Bronx, New York, and Stamford, Connecticut.