Best Schools in Van Nest, Bronx, NY
Van Nest, Bronx, NY has 9 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,975 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Van Nest greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Van Nest, Bronx, NY
The top high schools in Van Nest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bronx High School For The Visual Arts
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New York City Geographic District #11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 421 Students
2. Wings Academy
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
Best Middle Schools in Van Nest, Bronx, NY
The top middle schools in Van Nest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pelham Academy Of Academics And Community Engagement
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New York City Geographic District #11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 283 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Van Nest, Bronx, NY
The top elementary schools in Van Nest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
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Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 461 Students
2. Icahn Charter School 2
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Icahn Charter School 2 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 331 Students
3. Ps 83 Donald Hertz
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New York City Geographic District #11 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1562 Students
4. Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy
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New York City Geographic District #11 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 599 Students
5. Young Voices Academy Of The Bronx
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New York City Geographic District #11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
6. Ps 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein
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New York City Geographic District #11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Van Nest, Bronx, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Van Nest, Bronx, NY has a total population of 14,836 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Van Nest, 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 Van Nest, Bronx, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Van Nest, Bronx, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Van Nest, Bronx, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Van Nest, Bronx, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Van Nest, Bronx, NY
How many schools are in Van Nest, Bronx, NY?
Van Nest, Bronx, NY has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,975 students in total.
How do schools in Van Nest perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Van Nest score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Van Nest greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Van Nest?
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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