New York City Geographic District # 7 School District

501 Courtland Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

New York City Geographic District # 7 School District 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 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 13,918 students in New York City Geographic District # 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District # 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
41 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
13,918 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
1,367 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

New York City Geographic District # 7 School District, which is ranked #930 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has increased from 60% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#932 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of New York City Geographic District # 7  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York City Geographic District # 7  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York City Geographic District # 7  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York City Geographic District # 7  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of New York City Geographic District # 7  School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.72
# American Indian Students
168 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
132 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
9,624 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
30%
# Black Students
3,666 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
26%
16%
# White Students
224 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
2%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
847
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
762
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
743
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
795
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
778
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
797
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
885
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
806
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
817
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
866
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,599
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,591
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,319
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,293
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
20
35,972

Best New York City Geographic District # 7 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concourse Village Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
750 Concourse Village W
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-7503
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Bronx Design And Construction Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-7690
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Careers In Sports High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
730 Concourse Village W
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-7110
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #44.
Laboratory School Of Finance And Technology X223
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-8202
Grades: 6-12
| 637 students
Rank: #55.
Hero High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 585-8013
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: #66.
Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 402-0571
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
Health Opportunities High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Gerard Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-1826
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Community School For Social Justice
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Gerard Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-8481
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #99.
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 993-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #1010.
University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-0578
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: #1111.
Hostos-lincoln Academy Of Science
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 402-5640
Grades: 6-12
| 490 students
Rank: #1212.
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2211
Grades: 6-12
| 614 students
Rank: #1313.
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Concourse Village W
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-7171
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bronx Haven High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3638
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Mott Haven Community High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 665-8512
Grades: 10-12
| 226 students
Rank: #1616.
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 402-2429
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #1717.
Academy Of Applied Mathematics And Technology
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-3883
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #1818.
International Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-4128
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #1919.
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
383 E 139th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4623
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #2020.
South Bronx Academy For Applied Media
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 401-0059
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #2121.
P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
333 E 135th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4742
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #2222.
P.s. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
628 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-5478
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #2323.
I.s. 584
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 St Ann's Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 742-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Rank: #2424.
Young Leaders Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
468 E 140th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-7391
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #2525.
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy Of Letters
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-4891
Grades: 6-12
| 482 students
Rank: #2626.
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
250 E 156th St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-4397
Grades: PK-8
| 523 students
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 5 Port Morris
(Math: 10% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
564 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-2683
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
P.s. 18 John Peter Zenger
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-2868
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
P.s. 43 Jonas Bronck
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Brown Pl
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4502
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #3030.
P.s. 277
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
519 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-3594
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #3131.
P.s. 179
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
468 E 140th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2237
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #3232.
P.s. 25 Bilingual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
811 E 149th St
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-2995
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #3333.
Ps/ms 29 Melrose School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
758 Courtlandt Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3785
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
Rank: #3434.
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4628
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #3535.
P.s. 157 Grove Hill
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
757 Cauldwell Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 292-5255
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District # 7 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 7 School District manages 41 public schools serving 13,918 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 7 School District is ranked #930 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District # 7 School District?
69% of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District?
New York City Geographic District # 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 41 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,918 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 73% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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