Mount Eden Children's Academy

1501 Jerome Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Eden Children's Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mount Eden Children's Academy's student population of 396 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Mount Eden Children's Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Eden Children's Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2473 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
50-54%
52%
35-39%
49%
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
80%
31%
Black
19%
15%
White
n/a
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
(22-23)
40.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Eden Children's Academy's ranking?
Mount Eden Children's Academy is ranked #2473 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Mount Eden Children's Academy?
396 students attend Mount Eden Children's Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Mount Eden Children's Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mount Eden Children's Academy?
Mount Eden Children's Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mount Eden Children's Academy offer ?
Mount Eden Children's Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mount Eden Children's Academy part of?
Mount Eden Children's Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
In what neighborhood is Mount Eden Children's Academy located?
Mount Eden Children's Academy is located in the Mount Eden neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Mount Eden.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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