For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,499 students in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Claremont are Bronx High School For Medical Science, P.s. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School and P.s. 70 Max Schoenfeld. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bronx High School For Medical Science
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4040
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4040
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1340 Sheridan Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 716-7369
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 716-7369
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
P.s. 70 Max Schoenfeld
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1691 Weeks Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-6000
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY include Bronx High School For Medical Science, P.s. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School and P.s. 70 Max Schoenfeld.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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