For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,743 students in 10472, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 10472, NY are P.s. 36 Unionport, P.s. 583 and Dr Emmett W Bassett School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 10472 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 10472, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10472, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 36 Unionport
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Castle Hill Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5345
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5345
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 583
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1028 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10472
(929) 348-4960
Bronx, NY 10472
(929) 348-4960
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Dr Emmett W Bassett School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1075 Pugsley Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5198
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5198
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 196
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Ward Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-7187
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-7187
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 152 Evergreen
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1007 Evergreen Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 589-4560
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 589-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 195
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Ward Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 861-4461
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 861-4461
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
10472, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Borough Academy-bronx (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
730 Bryant Ave-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 365-7602
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 365-7602
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8200
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Group Home 1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
880 Thieriot Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
Bronx, NY 10472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home 4 Apt 3c (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
880 Thieriot Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
Bronx, NY 10472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home 5 Apt 1c (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
880 Thieriot Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
Bronx, NY 10472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1111 Pugsley Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5186
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5186
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8140
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8140
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8160
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8160
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
St. Lawrence Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
419 St Lawrence Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
Bronx, NY 10472
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 10472, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 10472, NY include P.s. 36 Unionport, P.s. 583 and Dr Emmett W Bassett School.
How many public preschools are located in 10472?
6 public preschools are located in 10472.
What is the racial composition of students in 10472?
10472 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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