For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,641 students in 10456, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 10456, NY are Family School, Urban Scholars Community School and P.s. 63 Author's Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 10456 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 10456, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10456, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Family School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Sheridan Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 538-3266
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 538-3266
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Urban Scholars Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 842-8133
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 842-8133
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 63 Author's Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Franklin Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 589-3058
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 589-3058
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
360 E 168th St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 681-7276
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 681-7276
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Grant Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 E 164th St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 681-6288
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 681-6288
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 140 Eagle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
916 Eagle Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 585-1205
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 585-1205
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 132 Garrett A Morgan
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Washington Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 681-6455
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 681-6455
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 146 Edward Collins
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
968 Cauldwell Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 378-9664
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 378-9664
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 110 Theodore Schoenfeld
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
580 Crotona Park S
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 861-0759
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 861-0759
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 157 Grove Hill
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
757 Cauldwell Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 292-5255
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 292-5255
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Sheridan Academy For Young Leaders
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Sheridan Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 538-3411
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 538-3411
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 St Paul's Pl
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 681-6227
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 681-6227
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Wildflower New York Charter School
Charter School
1332 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 635-0474
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 635-0474
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 10456, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 10456, NY include Family School, Urban Scholars Community School and P.s. 63 Author's Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 10456?
13 public preschools are located in 10456.
What is the racial composition of students in 10456?
10456 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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