Best Schools in University Heights, Bronx, NY
University Heights, Bronx, NY has 27 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 11,462 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in University Heights greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Heights, Bronx, NY
The top high schools in University Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Academy For Language And Technology
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New York City Geographic District # 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students
2. College Academy (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
3. High School For Excellence And Innovation
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New York City Geographic District # 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 137 Students
4. Theatre Arts Production Company School
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 503 Students
5. High School For Teaching And The Professions
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
6. Marie Curie High School-nursing
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
Best Middle Schools in University Heights, Bronx, NY
The top middle schools in University Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New School For Leadership And Journalism (the)
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
2. Creston Academy
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
3. Ms 390
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 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. Is 206 Ann Mersereau
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 177 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Heights, Bronx, NY
The top elementary schools in University Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brilla Caritas Charter School
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Brilla Caritas Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 240 Students
2. Brilla Pax Charter School
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Brilla Pax Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 205 Students
3. Ps 226
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
4. Ps 15 Institute For Environmental Learning
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 410 Students
5. Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 733 Students
6. Ps 291
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students
7. Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1269 Students
8. Ps 310 Marble Hill
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
9. Ps 340
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
10. Ps 37 Multiple Intelligence School
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New York City Geographic District #10 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 456 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University Heights, Bronx, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University Heights, Bronx, NY has a total population of 50,956 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 72%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University Heights, 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 University Heights, Bronx, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Heights, Bronx, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Heights, 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 University Heights, Bronx, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Heights, Bronx, NY
How many schools are in University Heights, Bronx, NY?
University Heights, Bronx, NY has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 11,462 students in total.
How do schools in University Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in University Heights score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in University Heights greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Heights?
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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