For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,486 students in the neighborhood of Pelham Bay, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Pelham Bay are P.s. 71 Rose E Scala and P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pelham Bay, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Pelham Bay, Bronx, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 71 Rose E Scala
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3040 Roberts Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 822-5351
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 822-5351
Grades: K-8
| 1,157 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3047 Bruckner Blvd
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 822-5341
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 822-5341
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: n/an/a
E Monroe New Renaissance Basketball
Charter School
1617 Parkview Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 873-6049
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 873-6049
Grades: 9-11
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 721 Stephen Mcsweeney School
Special Education School
2697 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 597-6404
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 597-6404
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pelham Bay, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pelham Bay, Bronx, NY include P.s. 71 Rose E Scala and P.s. 14 Senator John Calandra.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pelham Bay, Bronx?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pelham Bay, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pelham Bay, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Pelham Bay, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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