Best Public Schools in Zip Code 10472

The schools in zip code 10472 in the Bronx, New York serve a diverse student population across 17 schools, including 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools. While some standout schools like Bold Charter School and Ps 36 Unionport demonstrate strong academic performance, the majority of schools in the area face significant challenges, including low proficiency rates, high poverty levels, chronic absenteeism, and varying graduation and dropout rates.

The data reveals a wide range in academic achievement across the schools. Bold Charter School and Ps 36 Unionport stand out, with their students significantly outperforming the state averages on New York State Assessments. In contrast, schools like Ps 47 John Randolph and Ps 195 struggle, with proficiency rates well below the district and state levels.

The schools in this area serve predominantly low-income communities, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 82.91% to 96.62%. This suggests that these schools face significant challenges in supporting their students' academic and social-emotional needs. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with rates ranging from 24.9% to 76.3%. The high schools in the data set have varying graduation and dropout rates, with some, like Mott Hall V and Pan American International High School At Monroe, performing better than others, like Metropolitan Soundview High School (The).