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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
965 Longwood Ave-floor 2
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 790-2152
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1242
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Intervale Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1010 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 518-3050
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-4634
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
984 Faile St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1630
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-2020
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(212) 316-7602
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 E 167th St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 Simpson St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 893-5158
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Bristow St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-3351
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4844
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3313
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
Charter School
1180 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1340
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
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
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?
The top-ranked public schools in 10459, NY include South Bronx Classical Charter School, Success Academy Charter School-bronx 3 and Longwood Preparatory Academy.
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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