Best Public Schools in Zip Code 10453

The 24 schools in zip code 10453 in the Bronx, New York serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of traditional public schools and one charter school. The data reveals significant performance disparities between the top-performing schools, such as KIPP Freedom Charter School and Ps 204 Morris Heights, which outperform the state and district averages, and the lower-performing schools, like Elementary School For Math Science And Technology and Ps 396.

The schools in this zip code face significant socioeconomic challenges, with extremely high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 83.41% to 99.71%. The per-student spending and student-teacher ratios also vary widely, suggesting unequal access to resources and funding. However, the data also highlights a success story, with Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx boasting a strong 84.3% four-year graduation rate and a low 4.9% dropout rate, outperforming the district and state averages.

Overall, the data paints a complex picture of the educational landscape in this Bronx community, with pockets of excellence coexisting alongside significant challenges. The performance disparities and resource allocation differences suggest that more targeted interventions and support may be needed to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in this area, served by the New York City Geographic District #10, KIPP Freedom Charter School, and New York City Geographic District # 9.