P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights
- P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights serves 1,706 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 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights's student population of 1,706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 1,706 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 107 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #2759 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 26% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is International School For Liberal Arts (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 427 students
0.0 miles
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718)733-3781 0.0 9-12 427 - Bronx Discovery High School Grades: 9-12 | 463 students
0.0 miles
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718)733-3872 0.0 9-12 463 - Bronx International School For Liberal Arts Grades: 6-12 | 531 students
0.0 miles
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718)329-8570 0.0 6-12 531 - Bronx Kingsbridge International High School Grades: 9-12 | 448 students
0.0 miles
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718)364-7400 0.0 9-12 448 - Bronx High School For Teaching And The Professions Grades: 9-12 | 463 students
0.1 miles
2780 Resevoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718)329-7380 0.1 9-12 463
School Reviews
| 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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