P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights
P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights serves 1,669 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights's student population of 1,669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 1,669 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 109 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2893 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 27% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #10 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights is Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is International School For Liberal Arts (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music Grades: 9-12 | 426 students
0.0 miles
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-8550 0.0 9-12 426 - Bronx Discovery High School Grades: 9-12 | 451 students
0.0 miles
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 733-3872 0.0 9-12 451 - Bronx International School For Liberal Arts Grades: 6-12 | 516 students
0.0 miles
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-8570 0.0 6-12 516 - Bronx Kingsbridge International High School Grades: 9-12 | 468 students
0.0 miles
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-8580 0.0 9-12 468 - Bronx High School For Teaching And The Professions Grades: 9-12 | 424 students
0.1 miles
2780 Resevoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-7380 0.1 9-12 424
School Reviews
| 4 I graduated from here and have fond memories of my time here.I received a great education which prepared me well for life and professional school. - Posted by Student/Alumni - William Sabino |
| 4 Still a great school. Both my Mom and Uncle went to P.S. 86 in the 1930's and 40's. I also as their child went to P.S.86 in the 1960's. I even had my mom's kindergarten, first and second grade teachers. P.S. 86 is truly a family! Keep up the great work!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - jay |
| 5 The staff are amazing. They really show love for what they do. - Posted by Parent - Jose |
| 5 This school is amazing
As a proud parent ps 86, this school will lead your kid to success with a lot of different
After school activities, and the staff is completely protective and caring of the kids
They have a lot of extracurricular activities like dance, science, art, sports Ect. And they
Took my daughter to Paris , Amsterdam, Sweden and Japan - Posted by Parent - chica |
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