Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY (2025-26)

Best Van Nest Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 703 students in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY.

The top ranked public schools in Van Nest are Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 and Steam Bridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY public schools have an score of 70% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2

Charter School

(Math: 92% | Reading: 71%)
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Top 10%

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1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276

Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Steam Bridge School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
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1684 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 239-5660

Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx, NY include Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 and Steam Bridge School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx?

2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx?

the neighborhood of Van Nest, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).