For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,488 students in 10459, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 832 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 10459, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 10459, NY are South Bronx Classical Charter School, Longwood Preparatory Academy and Pharos Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10459 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10459, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10459, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Longwood Preparatory Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1242
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1242
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Pharos Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Intervale Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
Grades: K-12
| 700 students
Rank: #44.
New Visions Aim Charter High School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Rev James Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-7515
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-7515
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 518-3050
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 518-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #66.
Metropolitan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-4634
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-4634
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: #77.
Bronx Regional High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-2020
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-2020
Grades: 10-12
| 117 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
984 Faile St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1630
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #99.
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
928 Simpson St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 893-5158
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 893-5158
Grades: 6-12
| 619 students
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 150 Charles James Fox
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 E 167th St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #1111.
Accion Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 134 George F Bristow
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Bristow St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-3351
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-3351
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #1313.
School Of Performing Arts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4844
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4844
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #1414.
Longwood Academy Of Discovery
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3313
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3313
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nyc Autism Charter School Bronx
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
1180 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1340
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1340
Grades: Inquire with school
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School
Special Education School
750 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-0006
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-0006
Grades: K-8
| 706 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 811
Special Education School
1434 Longfellow Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-3060
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-3060
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
10459, New York 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
991 Longwood Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-1277
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-1277
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
977 Fox St3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Grades: 7-8
| 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
Hoe Avenue Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1177 Hoe Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
Bronx, NY 10459
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1053
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1053
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Martha P. Neilson School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
979 Rogers Pl
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8450
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8450
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 617-1252
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 617-1252
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
920 East 167th Street
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Grades: PK-6
| 864 students
1180 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1855
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1855
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
920 East 167th Street
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Grades: PK-6
| 867 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10459, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10459, NY include South Bronx Classical Charter School, Longwood Preparatory Academy and Pharos Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 10459?
17 public schools are located in 10459.
What percentage of students in 10459 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 10459 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10459?
10459 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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