For the 2025 school year, there are 462 public schools serving 200,830 students in Bronx County, NY (there are 71 private schools, serving 23,245 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 Bronx High School Of Science, High School Of American Studies At Lehman College and Nyc Charter High School - Aeci. 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 32% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bronx High School Of Science
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
75 W 205th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 817-7700
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 817-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,979 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Icahn Charter School 4
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Pelham Pkwy South
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Grades: K-8
| 347 students
Rank: #55.
Fordham High School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4656
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4656
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1363 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 992-7089
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 992-7089
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 665-3671
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 665-3671
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #88.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3458 Third Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Rank: #99.
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-8550
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #1010.
World View High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 601-0391
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 601-0391
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #1111.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iv
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
757 Concourse Village West
Bronx, NY 10451
(929) 285-3025
Bronx, NY 10451
(929) 285-3025
Grades: K-8
| 397 students
Rank: #1212.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #1313.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Grades: K-8
| 523 students
Rank: #1414.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 E 135th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-9526
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-9526
Grades: K-8
| 294 students
Rank: #1515.
Eximius College Preparatory Academy A College Board School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1363 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 992-7154
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 992-7154
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #1616.
Icahn Charter School 3
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Grades: K-8
| 334 students
Rank: #1717.
International Leadership Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3030 Riverdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 562-2300
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 562-2300
Grades: 6-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1818.
Icahn Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #1919.
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
660 W 236th St
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8845
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8845
Grades: K-5
| 757 students
Rank: #2020.
Urban Assembly Charter School For Computer Science
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 Boynton Ave-3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10472
(646) 421-4523
Bronx, NY 10472
(646) 421-4523
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #2121.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #2222.
Belmont Preparatory High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4559
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4559
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #2323.
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2040 Antin Pl
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 319-5160
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 319-5160
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #2424.
Icahn Charter School 6
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-1706
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-1706
Grades: K-8
| 316 students
Rank: #2525.
Herbert H Lehman High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 E Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 904-4200
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 904-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,119 students
Rank: #2626.
Collegiate Institute For Math And Science
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3635
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3635
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #2727.
Morris Academy For Collaborative Studies
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 617-5312
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 617-5312
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #2828.
Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 4
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
885 Bolton Ave-3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10473
(646) 558-0043
Bronx, NY 10473
(646) 558-0043
Grades: K-5
| 614 students
Rank: #2929.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 3
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Teller Ave-3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10469
(646) 790-2152
Bronx, NY 10469
(646) 790-2152
Grades: K-11
| 1,330 students
Rank: #3030.
Bronxdale High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3655
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3655
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #3131.
Icahn Charter School 1
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1525 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 716-8105
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 716-8105
Grades: K-8
| 338 students
Rank: #3232.
Bronx Collegiate Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4077
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4077
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #3333.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #3434.
Dreamyard Preparatory School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4242
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4242
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #3535.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
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Bronx County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3401
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3401
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Amundson Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3832 Amundsen Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
Bronx, NY 10466
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2441 Wallace Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 231-6592
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 231-6592
Grades: 8
| 96 students
991 Longwood Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-1277
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-1277
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Batchelor House Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1746 Popham Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
Bronx, NY 10453
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borough Academy-bronx (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
730 Bryant Ave-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 365-7602
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 365-7602
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bronx Academy High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1440 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 860-5060
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 860-5060
Grades: 10-12
| 77 students
Bronx Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-7236
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-7236
Grades: 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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 66 students
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8200
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy W
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 432-0537
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 432-0537
Grades: 6-7
| 154 students
100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 543-1000
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 543-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,533 students
750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 862-4400
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 862-4400
Grades: 9
| 102 students
1100 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 542-3700
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 542-3700
Grades: 9-11
| 251 students
Bronx Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1500 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 931-0600
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 931-0600
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
Bronx Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
170 E 210th St
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 798-6660
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 798-6660
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
Bruner Group Residence (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3030 Bruner Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
Bronx, NY 10469
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
977 Fox St3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Carpenter Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4712 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
Bronx, NY 10470
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3400
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Colden Ave Group Home Hard To Place (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2940 Colden Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
Bronx, NY 10469
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Crotona Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1211 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-5370
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-5370
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Depaul Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1623 Glover St
Bronx, NY 10462
Bronx, NY 10462
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East 224th Street Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1151 E 224th St
Bronx, NY 10466
Bronx, NY 10466
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
120 E 184th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 220-4185
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 220-4185
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
800 E Gunhill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 519-7700
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 519-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
1595 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 466-5790
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 466-5790
Grades: 9-11
| 310 students
Federation Of Puerto Rican Orphans-i (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
621-623 Bryant Ave
Bronx, NY 10474
Bronx, NY 10474
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1440 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 860-5110
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 860-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
4550 Carpenter Avenue
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-8100
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-8100
Grades: 9-11
| 354 students
470 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 585-4024
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 585-4024
Grades: 8-12
| 114 students
1980 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 824-9327
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 824-9327
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
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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 Bronx High School Of Science, High School Of American Studies At Lehman College and Nyc Charter High School - Aeci.
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, Junior High School 144 Michelangelo vs. Pelham Gardens Middle School, North Bronx School Of Empowerment vs. Leaders Of Tomorrow
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