For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,613 students in 10472, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 10472, NY are Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York, P.s. 583 and P.s. 36 Unionport. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 10472 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in 10472, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10472, NY Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1160 Beach Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(212) 388-0241
Bronx, NY 10472
(212) 388-0241
Gr: 2-11 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 583
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1028 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10472
(929) 348-4960
Bronx, NY 10472
(929) 348-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 36 Unionport
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Castle Hill Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5345
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5345
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Pugsley Preparatory Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Pugsley Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-2780
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-2780
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
School For Inquiry And Social Justice
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Morrison Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-4181
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
Dr Emmett W Bassett School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1075 Pugsley Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5198
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5198
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Mott Hall V
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-8160
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-8160
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Morrison Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-2105
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-2105
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 196
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Ward Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-7187
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-7187
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 152 Evergreen
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Evergreen Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 589-4560
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 589-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 47 John Randolph
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1794 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 824-0950
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 824-0950
Gr: K-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 195
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Ward Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 861-4461
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 861-4461
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy Charter School-nyc 12
Charter School
2169 Blackrock Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(646) 472-1911
Bronx, NY 10472
(646) 472-1911
Gr: 5 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 10472, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 10472, NY include Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York, P.s. 583 and P.s. 36 Unionport.
How many public elementary schools are located in 10472?
13 public elementary schools are located in 10472.
What is the racial composition of students in 10472?
10472 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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