For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,252 students in 10470, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 516 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 10470, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 10470, NY are P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss, Matilda Avenue School and P.s. 16 Wakefield. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10470 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10470, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10470, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 E 237th St
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1924
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1924
Grades: PK-8
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
Matilda Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4520 Matilda Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 325-4360
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 325-4360
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 16 Wakefield
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
10470, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carpenter Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4712 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
Bronx, NY 10470
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4550 Carpenter Avenue
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
4550 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 10470, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 10470, NY include P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss, Matilda Avenue School and P.s. 16 Wakefield.
How many public schools are located in 10470?
3 public schools are located in 10470.
What percentage of students in 10470 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 10470 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10470?
10470 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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