Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80

Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438
New York City Geographic District # 7 (2026) - Bronx, NY
Public School Review - Established 2003

New York City Geographic District # 7

501 Courtland Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (718) 742-6500

Top Rankings

New York City Geographic District # 7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public elementary schools serving 9,137 students in New York City Geographic District # 7. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New York.
Public Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District # 7 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
41 Schools
3,698 Schools
# Students
13,625 Students
1,743,650 Students
# Teachers
1,369 Teachers
154,299 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeNew York City Geographic District # 7New York
Pre-K86354
Kind671150
1768158
2760161
3757164
4760161
5759164
6788164
7799145
8827144
935523
1037122
1132620
1231619
Grade Not Listed1723
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

New York City Geographic District # 7, which is ranked #892 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 60% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (NY)
#895 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearNew York City Geographic District # 7
2023#895
2022#932
2021#513
2019#709
2018#741
2017#728
2016#742
2015#848
2014#884
2013#828
2012#843
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

33%
52%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearNew York City Geographic District # 7New York
202333%52%
202224%46%
202143%55%
201935%54%
201833%52%
201729%50%
201627%49%
201525%48%
201415%41%
201321%39%
201246%69%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

33%
49%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearNew York City Geographic District # 7New York
202233%49%
202156%62%
201941%52%
201833%52%
201735%47%
201631%46%
201523%40%
201415%37%
201321%39%
201235%60%
201134%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

60%
78%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearNew York City Geographic District # 7New York
202260%78%
202177%84%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

70%
87%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearNew York City Geographic District # 7New York
202370%87%
202273%87%
202169%85%
202066%83%
201962%83%
201860%82%
201760%82%
201656%81%
201554%79%
201451%78%
201353%78%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.73

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearNew York City Geographic District # 7New York
20240.450.72
20230.460.73
20220.450.72
20210.450.72
20200.450.71
20190.450.71
20180.430.71
20170.430.71
20160.430.70
20150.440.70
20140.440.69
20130.440.69
20120.440.68
20110.440.68
20100.440.66
20090.450.66
20080.440.66
20070.440.65
20060.430.64
20050.460.64
20040.460.63
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian
1%
1%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearNew York City Geographic District # 7New York
20242%1%
20232%1%
20222%1%
20212%1%
20202%1%
20192%1%
20131%1%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian
1%
10%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearNew York City Geographic District # 7New York
20242%10%
20231%10%
20222%10%
20211%10%
20201%9%
20191%9%
20182%9%
20172%9%
20161%9%
20153%9%
20142%9%
20131%9%
20121%9%
20112%8%
20101%8%
20091%9%
20081%8%
20071%8%
20061%7%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic
69%
31%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearNew York City Geographic District # 7New York
202469%30%
202368%29%
202269%29%
202169%28%
202069%27%
201969%27%
201870%26%
201770%26%
201671%26%
201567%25%
201470%25%
201370%24%
201270%23%
201169%22%
201069%22%
200969%21%
200869%21%
200769%21%
200671%20%
200566%20%
200467%19%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black
26%
16%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)

YearNew York City Geographic District # 7New York
202426%16%
202326%16%
202226%16%
202126%17%
202026%17%
201926%17%
201827%17%
201727%17%
201627%18%
201527%18%
201427%18%
201328%18%
201228%18%
201128%19%
201029%19%
200929%19%
200829%20%
200729%19%
200628%20%
200533%20%
200432%20%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White
2%
38%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2024)

YearNew York City Geographic District # 7New York
20241%40%
20232%40%
20221%41%
20212%41%
20202%43%
20192%43%
20181%44%
20171%44%
20161%44%
20153%45%
20141%46%
20121%48%
20111%49%
20101%51%
20091%51%
20081%51%
20071%52%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

Best New York City Geographic District # 7 Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leaders Of Excellence Advocacy And Discovery
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
639 St Ann's Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(332) 289-1334
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Laboratory School Of Finance And Technology X223
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-8202
Gr: 6-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2211
Gr: 6-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Hostos-lincoln Academy Of Science
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 402-5640
Gr: 6-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Applied Mathematics And Technology
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-3883
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
333 E 135th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4742
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue
(Math: 46% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
383 E 139th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4623
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
South Bronx Academy For Applied Media
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 401-0059
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
P.s. 43 Jonas Bronck
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Brown Pl
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4502
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Young Leaders Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
468 E 140th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-7391
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
628 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-5478
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
I.s. 584
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 St Ann's Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 742-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 5 Port Morris
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
564 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-2683
Gr: PK-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
250 E 156th St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-4397
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
P.s. 25 Bilingual School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 E 149th St
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-2995
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
P.s. 277
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
519 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-3594
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
P.s. 179
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
468 E 140th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1818.
P.s. 18 John Peter Zenger
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-2868
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Ps/ms 29 Melrose School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
758 Courtlandt Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3785
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 157 Grove Hill
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
757 Cauldwell Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 292-5255
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy Of Letters
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-4891
Gr: 6-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2222.
Academy Of Public Relations
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 665-8866
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2323.
P.s. 30 Wilton
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
510 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-8817
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Ps/is 224
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-9804
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 1 Courtlandt School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
335 E 152nd St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 299-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4628
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
South Bronx Literacy Academy
750 Concourse Village West
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-4246
Gr: 2-4 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Recent Articles

How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 41 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,625 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (NY):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
 School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
 Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
 School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes

More Articles

Parenting and Learning Issues
About Public Schools
Local School Topics
Public School Policies
Evaluating Public Schools