For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,005 students in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morris Heights are Bronx School Of Young Leaders, I.s. 232 and I.s. 303 Leadership & Community Service. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bronx School Of Young Leaders
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 W Tremont St
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-4146
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-4146
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
I.s. 232
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-7007
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-7007
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
I.s. 303 Leadership & Community Service
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5466
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5466
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 306
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 W Tremont Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5355
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5355
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 109 Sedgwick
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1771 Popham Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-8878
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-8878
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx, NY include Bronx School Of Young Leaders, I.s. 232 and I.s. 303 Leadership & Community Service.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx?
5 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Morris Heights, Bronx public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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