For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 629 students in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Van Nest are Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 and Steam Bridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Van Nest, Bronx, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Steam Bridge School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1684 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 239-5660
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 239-5660
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY include Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 and Steam Bridge School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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