Best Schools in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
South Bronx, Bronx, NY has 118 public schools (42 high, 21 middle, 46 elementary) serving 43,705 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in South Bronx greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
The top high schools in South Bronx, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College
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New York City Geographic District # 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 571 Students
2. Bronx International High School
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
3. Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
4. Nyc Charter Hs - Aeci
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Nyc Charter Hs - Aeci • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
5. New Visions Chtr Hs-adv Ma/sci Ii
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New Visions Chtr Hs-adv Ma/sci Ii • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
6. Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
7. Frederick Douglass Academy Iii Secondary School
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
8. Hostos-lincoln Academy Of Science
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New York City Geographic District # 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 518 Students
9. Bronx Regional High School
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 117 Students
10. New Directions Secondary School
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
The top middle schools in South Bronx, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Science And Technology Academy: A Mott Hall School
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
2. Is 339
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
3. Mott Hall Charter School
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Mott Hall Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 228 Students
4. Is 219 New Venture School
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
5. Ms 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
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New York City Geographic District # 8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
6. New Pathways Academy
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students
7. Esmt-is 190
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
8. Bronx Writing Academy
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 237 Students
9. Kappa
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
10. New Millennium Bronx Academy Of The Arts
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 163 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
The top elementary schools in South Bronx, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 343 Students
2. South Bronx Classical Charter School Iv
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South Bronx Classical Charter School Iv • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 379 Students
3. Concourse Village Elementary School
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New York City Geographic District # 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students
4. South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
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South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 500 Students
5. South Bronx Classical Charter School
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South Bronx Classical Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 498 Students
6. Icahn Charter School 1
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Icahn Charter School 1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 324 Students
7. Success Academy Charter School-bronx 2
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Success Academy Charter School-bronx 2 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 934 Students
8. Ps 66 School Of Higher Expectations
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
9. Harriet Tubman Charter School
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Harriet Tubman Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 565 Students
10. Family School (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 431 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Bronx, Bronx, NY has a total population of 179,854 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Bronx, 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 South Bronx, Bronx, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Bronx, Bronx, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Bronx, Bronx, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Bronx, Bronx, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Bronx, Bronx, NY
How many schools are in South Bronx, Bronx, NY?
South Bronx, Bronx, NY has 118 public schools: 42 high schools, 21 middle schools and 46 elementary schools, serving 43,705 students in total.
How do schools in South Bronx perform on state tests?
On average, 118 schools in South Bronx score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in South Bronx greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Bronx?
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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