Best Schools in West Farms, Bronx, NY
West Farms, Bronx, NY has 24 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,121 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in West Farms greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Farms, Bronx, NY
The top high schools in West Farms, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 448 Students
2. Bronx Arena High School
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New York City Geographic District # 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
3. High School Of World Cultures
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
4. Mott Hall V
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 667 Students
5. East Bronx Academy For The Future
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 612 Students
6. Wings Academy
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
7. Cinema School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Farms, Bronx, NY
The top middle schools in West Farms, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. School For Inquiry And Social Justice (the)
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New York City Geographic District # 8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
2. Emolior Academy
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
3. Pelham Academy Of Academics And Community Engagement
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New York City Geographic District #11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 283 Students
4. School Of Performing Arts
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 196 Students
5. Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
6. Jhs 123 James M Kiernan
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New York City Geographic District # 8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 530 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Farms, Bronx, NY
The top elementary schools in West Farms, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Steam Bridge School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #11 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
2. Ps 66 School Of Higher Expectations
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 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. Ps 536
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
6. Ps 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein
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New York City Geographic District #11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
7. Ps 152 Evergreen
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New York City Geographic District # 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 655 Students
8. Ps 214
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 836 Students
9. Ps 6 West Farms
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
10. Ps 47 John Randolph
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New York City Geographic District #12 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 796 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Farms, Bronx, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Farms, Bronx, NY has a total population of 29,384 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Farms, 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 West Farms, Bronx, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Farms, Bronx, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Farms, 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 West Farms, Bronx, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Farms, Bronx, NY
How many schools are in West Farms, Bronx, NY?
West Farms, Bronx, NY has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,121 students in total.
How do schools in West Farms perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in West Farms score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in West Farms greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Farms?
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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