For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 683 students in the neighborhood of North Riverdale, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public school in North Riverdale is P.s. 81 Robert J Christen. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Riverdale, Bronx, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of North Riverdale, Bronx, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen
(Math: 78% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5550 Riverdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 796-8965
Bronx, NY 10471
(718) 796-8965
Gr: K-5 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Riverdale, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Riverdale, Bronx, NY include P.s. 81 Robert J Christen.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Riverdale, Bronx?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Riverdale, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Riverdale, Bronx?
the neighborhood of North Riverdale, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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