For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,929 students in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Claremont are Dreamyard Preparatory School, Bronx Collegiate Academy and Bronx High School Of Business. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dreamyard Preparatory School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4242
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4242
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Bronx Collegiate Academy
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4077
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4077
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Bronx High School Of Business
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4060
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4060
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Bronx High School For Medical Science
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4040
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4040
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Claremont International High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4001
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4001
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
New Directions Secondary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4343
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4343
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1340 Sheridan Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 716-7369
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 716-7369
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #88.
P.s. 70 Max Schoenfeld
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1691 Weeks Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-6000
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY include Dreamyard Preparatory School, Bronx Collegiate Academy and Bronx High School Of Business.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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