For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,179 students in the neighborhood of Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Williamsbridge are Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, Bronx Lab School and Bronx Academy Of Health Careers. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 944-5660
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 944-5660
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Bronx Lab School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-3700
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Bronx Academy Of Health Careers
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-3340
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-3340
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
High School For Contemporary Arts
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 944-5610
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 944-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
High School Of Computers And Technology
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-3930
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-3930
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Bronx Aerospace High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E Gun Hill Rd
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-6010
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-6010
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Needham Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 652-1244
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 652-1244
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #88.
Leaders Of Tomorrow
(Math: 7% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3710 Barnes Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 994-1028
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 994-1028
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #99.
North Bronx School Of Empowerment
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3710 Barnes Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 652-0519
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 652-0519
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Williamsbridge, Bronx, NY include Bronx High School For Writing And Communication Arts, Bronx Lab School and Bronx Academy Of Health Careers.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Williamsbridge, Bronx?
9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Williamsbridge, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Williamsbridge, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Williamsbridge, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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