Top 10 Best Bronx County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 458 public schools serving 199,933 students in Bronx County, NY (there are 80 private schools, serving 25,676 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Bronx County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Bronx County, NY are Bronx High School Of Science, High School Of American Studies At Lehman College and Nyc Charter High School - Aeci. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bronx County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Bronx County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bronx County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bronx High School Of Science
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
75 W 205th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 817-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,951 students
Rank: #22.
High School Of American Studies At Lehman College
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2925 Goulden Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-2144
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Nyc Charter High School - Aeci
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
838 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(646) 400-5566
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Icahn Charter School 4
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Pelham Pkwy South
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Fordham High School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4656
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Bronx Center For Science And Mathematics
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1363 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 992-7089
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #77.
New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
900 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 665-3671
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #88.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iii
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3458 Third Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(929) 285-3025
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Rank: #99.
Celia Cruz Bronx High School Of Music
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2780 Reservoir Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 329-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
Rank: #1010.
World View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 601-0391
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #1111.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Iv
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
757 Concourse Village West
Bronx, NY 10451
(929) 285-3025
Grades: K-6
| 379 students
Rank: #1212.
University Prep Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 St Ann's Ave-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-6543
Grades: 9-12
| 433 students
Rank: #1313.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Grades: K-8
| 498 students
Rank: #1414.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
333 E 135th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-9526
Grades: K-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1515.
Eximius College Preparatory Academy A College Board School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1363 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 992-7154
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #1616.
Icahn Charter School 3
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1500 Pelham Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Grades: K-8
| 330 students
Rank: #1717.
International Leadership Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3030 Riverdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 562-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #1818.
Icahn Charter School 2
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Grades: K-8
| 331 students
Rank: #1919.
P.S. 24 Spuyten Duyvil
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
660 W 236th St
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 796-8845
Grades: K-5
| 731 students
Rank: #2020.
Urban Assembly Charter School For Computer Science
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Boynton Ave-3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10472
(646) 421-4523
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #2121.
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-1247
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #2222.
Belmont Preparatory High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4559
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #2323.
Bronx High School For The Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2040 Antin Pl
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 319-5160
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #2424.
Icahn Charter School 6
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1701 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 294-1706
Grades: K-8
| 316 students
Rank: #2525.
Herbert H Lehman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 E Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 904-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,071 students
Rank: #2626.
Collegiate Institute For Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3635
Grades: 9-12
| 564 students
Rank: #2727.
Morris Academy For Collaborative Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1110 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 617-5312
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #2828.
Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 4
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
885 Bolton Ave-3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10473
(646) 558-0043
Grades: K-4
| 618 students
Rank: #2929.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 3
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Teller Ave-3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10469
(646) 790-2152
Grades: K-10
| 1,316 students
Rank: #3030.
Bronxdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3655
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #3131.
Icahn Charter School 1
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1525 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 716-8105
Grades: K-8
| 324 students
Rank: #3232.
Bronx Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4077
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #3333.
Mott Hall Bronx High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1595 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 466-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #3434.
Dreamyard Preparatory School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4242
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #3535.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Grades: K-7
| 461 students
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Bronx County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3401
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
3832 Amundsen Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2441 Wallace Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 231-6592
Grades: 8
| 96 students
991 Longwood Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-1277
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
1746 Popham Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
730 Bryant Ave-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 365-7602
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1440 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 860-5060
Grades: 10-12
| 77 students
1000 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-7236
Grades: Inquire with school
| 72 students
61000 Waters Pl
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-723
Grades: Inquire with school
| 66 students
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
3333 Henry Hudson Pkwy W
Bronx, NY 10463
(718) 432-0537
Grades: 6-7
| 154 students
100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 543-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,533 students
750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 862-4400
Grades: 9
| 102 students
1100 Boston Rd
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 542-3700
Grades: 9-11
| 251 students
Bronx Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1500 Waters Place
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 931-0600
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
170 E 210th St
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 798-6660
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
3030 Bruner Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
977 Fox St3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
4712 Carpenter Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
2940 Colden Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2021 Eastchester Rd
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 292-1705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1211 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-5370
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
1623 Glover St
Bronx, NY 10462
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1151 E 224th St
Bronx, NY 10466
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
120 E 184th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 220-4185
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
800 E Gunhill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 519-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
1595 Bathgate Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 466-5790
Grades: 9-11
| 310 students
621-623 Bryant Ave
Bronx, NY 10474
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1440 Story Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 860-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
4550 Carpenter Avenue
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1262
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-8100
Grades: 9-11
| 354 students
470 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 585-4024
Grades: 8-12
| 114 students
1980 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 824-9327
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
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What is the racial composition of students in Bronx County?
Bronx County public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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