For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 703 students in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Van Nest are Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 and Steam Bridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Grades: K-6
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Steam Bridge School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1684 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 239-5660
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 239-5660
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY include Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 and Steam Bridge School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY?
the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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