This article is part of Bright Spots, a series highlighting schools where every child learns to read, no matter their zip code. Explore the Bright Spots map to find out which schools are beating the odds in terms of literacy versus poverty rates. By our metric, the 10 highest-scoring schools in the state were all in New York City — and seven of them were charter schools located in the Bronx. These stats may be heartening, but New York City might soon be able to provide even better options for families. New Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opposed charter schools’ expansion in the past, but he may need to reconsider, given their prominence among the ranks of Bright Spot schools.