For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,837 students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public schools in University Heights are P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning, Middle School 390 and P.s. 291. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2195 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0473
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0473
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Middle School 390
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5501
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5501
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 291
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2195 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0776
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0776
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 226
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Sedgwick Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(929) 452-3090
Bronx, NY 10453
(929) 452-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 396
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 294-0862
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 294-0862
Grades: PK-5
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Aqueduct Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 584-1570
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 584-1570
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 91
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Aqueduct Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 584-5805
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 584-5805
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brilla Caritas Charter School
Charter School
2336 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(347) 273-8439
Bronx, NY 10468
(347) 273-8439
Grades: K-4
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brilla Pax Charter School
Charter School
2336 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(347) 273-8439
Bronx, NY 10468
(347) 273-8439
Grades: K-3
| 255 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY include P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning, Middle School 390 and P.s. 291.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx?
the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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