For the 2025 school year, there are 462 public schools serving 200,830 students in Bronx County, NY (there are 71 private schools, serving 23,243 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Bronx County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Bronx County, NY are High School Of American Studies At Lehman College, Bronx High School Of Science and South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bronx County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Bronx County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bronx County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2925 Goulden Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-2144
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Bronx High School Of Science
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
75 W 205th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 817-7700
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 817-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,979 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3458 Third Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iv
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
757 Concourse Village West
Bronx, NY 10451
(929) 285-3025
Bronx, NY 10451
(929) 285-3025
Gr: K-8 | 397 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Nyc Charter High School - Aeci
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
838 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(646) 400-5566
Bronx, NY 10451
(646) 400-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Icahn Charter School 4
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Pelham Pkwy South
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Gr: K-8 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Gr: K-8 | 523 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
333 E 135th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-9526
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-9526
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Icahn Charter School 3
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Gr: K-8 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Icahn Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
660 W 236th St
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8845
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8845
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Icahn Charter School 6
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-1706
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-1706
Gr: K-8 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
University Prep Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 St Ann's Ave-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-6543
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-6543
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Icahn Charter School 1
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1525 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 716-8105
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 716-8105
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1515.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 3
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Teller Ave-3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10469
(646) 790-2152
Bronx, NY 10469
(646) 790-2152
Gr: K-11 | 1,330 student Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 4
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
885 Bolton Ave-3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10473
(646) 558-0043
Bronx, NY 10473
(646) 558-0043
Gr: K-5 | 614 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1960 Benedict Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Gr: K-8 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1919.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 2
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 St Paul's Pl-5th Fl
Bronx, NY 10456
(347) 286-7965
Bronx, NY 10456
(347) 286-7965
Gr: K-8 | 978 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Concourse Village Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Concourse Village W
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-7503
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-7503
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Icahn Charter School 5
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-1247
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-1247
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Neighborhood Charter School-bronx
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
411 Wales Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(917) 743-7476
Bronx, NY 10454
(917) 743-7476
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Fordham High School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4656
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4656
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Herbert H Lehman High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 E Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 904-4200
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 904-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,119 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Academic Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215
Gr: K-8 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Icahn Charter School 7
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 328-5480
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 328-5480
Gr: K-8 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-8550
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-8550
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Mott Hall Bronx High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1595 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 466-6800
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 466-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Bold Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1090 Close Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(929) 506-4369
Bronx, NY 10472
(929) 506-4369
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen
(Math: 78% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5550 Riverdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 796-8965
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 796-8965
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3232.
Zeta Charter School -south Bronx
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(929) 458-3000
Bronx, NY 10455
(929) 458-3000
Gr: PK-6 | 774 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Collegiate Institute For Math And Science
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3635
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3635
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Milton Fein School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 Kingsbridge Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8695
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8695
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Steam Bridge School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1684 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 239-5660
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 239-5660
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Bronx County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3401
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3401
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2441 Wallace Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 231-6592
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 231-6592
Gr: 8 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
991 Longwood Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-1277
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-1277
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Borough Academy-bronx (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
730 Bryant Ave-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 365-7602
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 365-7602
Bronx Academy High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1440 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 860-5060
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 860-5060
Gr: 10-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Bronx Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-7236
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-7236
Gr: Inquire with school | 72 students
Bronx Children's Psychiatric Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
61000 Waters Pl
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-723
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-723
Gr: Inquire with school | 66 students
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8200
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy W
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 432-0537
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 432-0537
Gr: 6-7 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 543-1000
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 543-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 4,533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 862-4400
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 862-4400
Gr: 9 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1100 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 542-3700
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 542-3700
Gr: 9-11 | 251 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Bronx Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1500 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 931-0600
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 931-0600
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Bronx Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
170 E 210th St
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 798-6660
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 798-6660
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students
977 Fox St3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Gr: 7-8
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3400
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Community Resource Center - Wm A B (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2021 Eastchester Rd
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 292-1705
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 292-1705
Crotona Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1211 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-5370
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-5370
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
120 E 184th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 220-4185
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 220-4185
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
800 E Gunhill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 519-7700
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 519-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
1595 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 466-5790
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 466-5790
Gr: 9-11 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Federation Of Puerto Rican Orphans-i (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
621-623 Bryant Ave
Bronx, NY 10474
Bronx, NY 10474
1440 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 860-5110
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 860-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4550 Carpenter Avenue
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-8100
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-8100
Gr: 9-11 | 354 students Minority enrollment: 98%
470 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 585-4024
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 585-4024
Gr: 8-12 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
1980 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 824-9327
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 824-9327
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bronx County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Bronx County, NY include High School Of American Studies At Lehman College, Bronx High School Of Science and South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii.
How many public schools are located in Bronx County?
462 public schools are located in Bronx County.
What percentage of students in Bronx County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Bronx County are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bronx County?
Bronx County public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bronx County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bronx County include: P.s. 246 Poe Center vs. P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight, North Bronx School Of Empowerment vs. Leaders Of Tomorrow, Junior High School 144 Michelangelo vs. Pelham Gardens Middle School
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