For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,579 students in 10453, NY.
The top ranked public preschools in 10453, NY are P.s. 204 Morris Heights, P.s. 236 Langston Hughes and P.s. 396. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 10453 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 10453, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10453, NY Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 204 Morris Heights
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1780 Dr M L King Jr Blvd
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 960-9520
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 960-9520
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 236 Langston Hughes
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1871 Walton Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 299-6128
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 299-6128
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
P.s. 396
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 294-0862
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 294-0862
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 226
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Sedgwick Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(929) 452-3090
Bronx, NY 10453
(929) 452-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
School For Environmental Citizenship
(Math: 34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 E 181st St
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-3292
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-3292
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 109 Sedgwick
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1771 Popham Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-8878
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-8878
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 Harlem River Park Bridge
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 901-9703
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 901-9703
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
10453, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
275 Harlem River Park Bridge
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-6116
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-6116
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
125 East 181st St
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 584-4810
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 584-4810
Gr: 5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 10453, NY?
The top ranked public preschools in 10453, NY include P.s. 204 Morris Heights, P.s. 236 Langston Hughes and P.s. 396.
How many public preschools are located in 10453?
7 public preschools are located in 10453.
What is the racial composition of students in 10453?
10453 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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