For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,929 students in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Claremont are Bronx Collegiate Academy, Dreamyard Preparatory School and Bronx High School Of Business. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bronx Collegiate Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4077
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4077
Grades: 9-12
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Dreamyard Preparatory School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4242
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4242
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Bronx High School Of Business
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4060
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4060
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Bronx High School For Medical Science
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4040
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4040
Grades: 6-12
| 402 students
Rank: #55.
Claremont International High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4001
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4001
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #66.
New Directions Secondary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4343
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1340 Sheridan Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 716-7369
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 716-7369
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 70 Max Schoenfeld
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1691 Weeks Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-6000
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 583-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx, NY include Bronx Collegiate Academy, Dreamyard Preparatory School and Bronx High School Of Business.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Claremont, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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