For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,733 students in 10453, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 10453, NY are P.s. 204 Morris Heights, P.s. 236 Langston Hughes and P.s. 396. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 10453 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 10453, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10453, NY Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 204 Morris Heights
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1780 Dr M L King Jr Blvd
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 960-9520
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 960-9520
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 236 Langston Hughes
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1871 Walton Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 299-6128
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 299-6128
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 396
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 294-0862
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 294-0862
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 226
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Sedgwick Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(929) 452-3090
Bronx, NY 10453
(929) 452-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
School For Environmental Citizenship
(Math: 34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 E 181st St
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-3292
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-3292
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 109 Sedgwick
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1771 Popham Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-8878
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-8878
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
New American Academy At Roberto Clemente State Park
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 Harlem River Park Bridge
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 901-9703
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 901-9703
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 10453, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 10453, NY include P.s. 204 Morris Heights, P.s. 236 Langston Hughes and P.s. 396.
How many public preschools are located in 10453?
7 public preschools are located in 10453.
What is the racial composition of students in 10453?
10453 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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