Best Schools in Fordham, Bronx, NY
Fordham, Bronx, NY has 30 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 18 elementary) serving 14,039 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Fordham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fordham, Bronx, NY
The top high schools in Fordham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music (the)
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 415 Students
2. Theatre Arts Production Company School
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 503 Students
3. High School For Teaching And The Professions
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
4. Bronx Leadership Academy High School
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 328 Students
5. Belmont Preparatory High School
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 371 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fordham, Bronx, NY
The top middle schools in Fordham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonas Bronck Academy
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 10 • 271 Students
2. Is 339
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
3. Jhs 118 William W Niles
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
4. Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
5. Angelo Patri Middle School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 338 Students
6. Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
7. Is 254
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 469 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fordham, Bronx, NY
The top elementary schools in Fordham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ps 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 142 Students
2. Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1269 Students
3. School For Environmental Citizenship
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
4. Ps 46 Edgar Allan Poe
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 633 Students
5. Ps 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students
6. Ps 85 Great Expectations
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
7. Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 596 Students
8. Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 774 Students
9. Ps 163 Arthur A Schomberg
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
10. Ps 246 Poe Center
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fordham, Bronx, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fordham, Bronx, NY has a total population of 59,862 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 67%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fordham, Bronx, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fordham, Bronx, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fordham, Bronx, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fordham, Bronx, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fordham, Bronx, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fordham, Bronx, NY
How many schools are in Fordham, Bronx, NY?
Fordham, Bronx, NY has 30 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 14,039 students in total.
How do schools in Fordham perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Fordham score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Fordham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fordham?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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