For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,320 students in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Belmont are Fordham High School For The Arts, Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School and Belmont Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bronx High School For Law And Community Service, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fordham High School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4656
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4656
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-1247
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 933-1247
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Belmont Preparatory High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4559
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-4559
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Jonas Bronck Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 365-2502
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 365-2502
Grades: 6-9
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Fordham Leadership Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-5024
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-5024
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bronx Academy For Software Engineering (Base)
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2474 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-6024
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-6024
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
High School For Energy And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2474 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-3080
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-3080
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #88.
Bronx High School For Law And Community Service
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-5274
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 733-5274
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #99.
West Bronx Academy For The Future
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 563-7139
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 563-7139
Grades: 6-12
| 616 students
Rank: #1010.
Crotona International High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2474 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 561-8701
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 561-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 188
Special Education School
770 Grote St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 561-2052
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 561-2052
Grades: PK-12
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx, NY include Fordham High School For The Arts, Knowledge And Power Prep Academy International High School and Belmont Preparatory High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx?
10 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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