Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 21 Philip H. Sheridan serves a 0.4 square mile area in the Bronx, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located approximately 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan's student population of 406 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4202 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
37%
31%
Black
51%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan's ranking?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan is ranked #4202 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan often compared to?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridanis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 103 Hector Fontanez by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan?
406 students attend P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan offer ?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan part of?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan located?
P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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