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Best West Bronx Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 43 public elementary schools serving 19,759 students in the neighborhood of West Bronx, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Bronx are Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5, Kipp Freedom Charter School and Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Bronx, Bronx, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Bronx, Bronx, NY (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1946 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 882-1058
Gr: K-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Freedom Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2246 Jerome Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 841-6165
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1919 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(347) 871-9002
Gr: K-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Ampark Neighborhood
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3961 Hillman Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 548-3451
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Junior High School 118 William W Niles
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
577 E 179th St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 584-2330
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Iii
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 Mapes Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 561-3580
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 315 Lab School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2865 Claflin Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(929) 237-7750
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
New School For Leadership And Journalism
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 W 231st St
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 601-2869
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1865 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 731-2590
Gr: 6-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 236 Langston Hughes
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1871 Walton Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 299-6128
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1111.
Eagle Academy For Young Men
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4143 3rd Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 466-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Boys Preparatory Charter School Of New York
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
192 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(212) 346-6000
Gr: PK-10 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Esmt-is 190
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Crotona Park E
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 620-9423
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Samara Community School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1570 Boone Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 860-5332
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Middle School 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2055 Mapes Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 933-5976
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
P.s. 3 Raul Julia Micro Society
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Lafontaine Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 584-1899
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
P.s. 86 Kingsbridge Heights
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2756 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 584-5585
Gr: PK-6 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
P.s. 340
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 W 195th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 220-1830
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
East Bronx Academy For The Future
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 861-8641
Gr: 6-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 66 School Of Higher Expectations
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 319-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
P.s. 8 Isaac Varian
(Math: 40% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3010 Briggs Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 584-3043
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
P.s. 28 Mount Hope
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1861 Anthony Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
P.s. 61 Francisco Oller
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Crotona Park E
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 542-7230
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
360 W 230th St
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-0360
Gr: K-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 95 Sheila Mencher
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3961 Hillman Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-9200
Gr: K-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
P.s. 44 David C Farragut
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1825 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2111 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 561-1617
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
P.s. 211
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 901-0436
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
P.s. 57 Crescent
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2111 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 367-9446
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1865 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-7750
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
I.s. 318 Math Science & Technology Through Arts
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 Prospect Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-8504
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #3232.
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 319-7270
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Colibri Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E 179th St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 960-4795
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Fairmont Neighborhood School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Vyse Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 860-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ps/is 54
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2703 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 584-4203
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Bronx, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Bronx, Bronx, NY include Bronx Charter School For Excellence 5, Kipp Freedom Charter School and Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Bronx, Bronx?
45 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Bronx, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Bronx, Bronx?
the neighborhood of West Bronx, Bronx public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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