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 40% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Longwood Preparatory Academy
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1242
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1242
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Pharos Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Intervale Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
Gr: K-12 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 518-3050
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 518-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
New Visions Aim Charter High School Ii
Charter School
(Math: <50% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
984 Faile St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1630
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 10-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 150 Charles James Fox
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 E 167th St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 Simpson St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 893-5158
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 893-5158
Gr: 6-12 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Accion Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
P.s. 134 George F Bristow
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Bristow St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-3351
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-3351
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
School Of Performing Arts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4844
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4844
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Longwood Academy Of Discovery
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: Inquire with school | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
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
Gr: K-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
10459, New York 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%
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%
977 Fox St3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Gr: 7-8
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%
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%
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1053
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1053
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 617-1252
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 617-1252
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
920 East 167th Street
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Gr: PK-6 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1180 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1855
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1855
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
920 East 167th Street
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Gr: PK-6 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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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