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Best 10459 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,437 students in 10459, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 777 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 10459, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 10459, NY are South Bronx Classical Charter School, Success Academy Charter School-bronx 3 and Longwood Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 10459 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 10459, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 10459, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Gr: K-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 3
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
965 Longwood Ave-floor 2
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 790-2152
Gr: K-12 | 1,358 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Longwood Preparatory Academy
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1242
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Pharos Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 Intervale Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
Gr: K-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Arturo A Schomburg Satellite Academy Bronx
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1010 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 518-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Metropolitan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1180 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-4634
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #77.
P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
984 Faile St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Bronx Regional High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-2020
Gr: 10-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(212) 316-7602
Gr: PK-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 150 Charles James Fox
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
920 E 167th St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
928 Simpson St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 893-5158
Gr: 6-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Accion Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
P.s. 134 George F Bristow
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1330 Bristow St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-3351
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
School Of Performing Arts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4844
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Longwood Academy Of Discovery
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3313
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Nyc Autism Charter School Bronx
Special Education School
Charter School
1180 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1340
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School
Special Education School
750 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-0006
Gr: K-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 811
Special Education School
1434 Longfellow Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-3060
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 10459, NY?
How many public schools are located in 10459?
18 public schools are located in 10459.
What percentage of students in 10459 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 10459 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 10459?
10459 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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