For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,211 students in the neighborhood of Highbridge, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Highbridge are Nuasin Next Generation Charter School, I.s. 229 Roland Patterson and P.s. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highbridge, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highbridge, Bronx, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 W 165th St
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 893-0640
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 893-0640
Gr: K-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 229 Roland Patterson
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Harlem River Park Bridge
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-6266
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
P.s. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 W 166th St
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 681-6120
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 681-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Highbridge Green School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 167th St
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 410-5770
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 410-5770
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 11 Highbridge
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1257 Ogden Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 681-7553
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 681-7553
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 73 Bronx
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Anderson Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 681-6776
Bronx, NY 10452
(718) 681-6776
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 Harlem River Park Bridge
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 901-9703
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 901-9703
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highbridge, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highbridge, Bronx, NY include Nuasin Next Generation Charter School, I.s. 229 Roland Patterson and P.s. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highbridge, Bronx?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highbridge, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highbridge, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Highbridge, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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