For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,859 students in the neighborhood of Parkchester, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Parkchester are Bronx Charter School For Excellence, Junior High School 127 Castle Hill and P.s. 106 Parkchester. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Parkchester, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Parkchester, Bronx, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1960 Benedict Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Grades: K-8
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Junior High School 127 Castle Hill
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Purdy St
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-8600
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 106 Parkchester
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1514 Olmstead Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1006
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1006
Grades: PK-5
| 851 students
Rank: #44.
Linden Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Purdy St
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 239-7401
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 239-7401
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Parkchester, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Parkchester, Bronx, NY include Bronx Charter School For Excellence, Junior High School 127 Castle Hill and P.s. 106 Parkchester.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkchester, Bronx?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkchester, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Parkchester, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Parkchester, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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