Best 10470 New York Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,252 students in 10470, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 10470 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 10470, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 10470, NY Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
311 E 237th St
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1924
Gr: PK-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Matilda Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4520 Matilda Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 325-4360
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 16 Wakefield
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4550 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 10470 New York

10470, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4712 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
4550 Carpenter Avenue
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4550 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 10470, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 10470, NY include P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss, Matilda Avenue School and P.s. 16 Wakefield.
How many public elementary schools are located in 10470?
3 public elementary schools are located in 10470.
What is the racial composition of students in 10470?
10470 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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