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New York City Geographic District # 7 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 13,625 students in New York City Geographic District # 7. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District # 7 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
41 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
13,625 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
1,369 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New York City Geographic District # 7, which is ranked #892 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 60% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#895 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.73
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
69%
31%
% Black
26%
15%
% White
2%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Best New York City Geographic District # 7 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leaders Of Excellence Advocacy And Discovery
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
639 St Ann's Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(332) 289-1334
Bronx, NY 10455
(332) 289-1334
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Careers In Sports High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 Concourse Village W
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-7110
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-7110
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Laboratory School Of Finance And Technology X223
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-8202
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-8202
Gr: 6-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hero High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
455 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 585-8013
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 585-8013
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Community School For Social Justice
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Gerard Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-8481
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-8481
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #66.
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2211
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2211
Gr: 6-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 402-2429
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 402-2429
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-0578
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-0578
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Hostos-lincoln Academy Of Science
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 402-5640
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 402-5640
Gr: 6-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Bronx Design And Construction Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-7690
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-7690
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Academy Of Applied Mathematics And Technology
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-3883
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-3883
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Mott Haven Community High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 665-8512
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 665-8512
Gr: 10-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 E 135th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4742
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4742
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 402-0571
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 402-0571
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue
(Math: 46% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
383 E 139th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4623
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4623
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
International Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-4128
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-4128
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Health Opportunities High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Gerard Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-1826
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-1826
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Bronx Haven High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3638
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3638
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
South Bronx Academy For Applied Media
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 401-0059
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 401-0059
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
P.s. 43 Jonas Bronck
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 Brown Pl
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4502
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4502
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Young Leaders Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
468 E 140th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-7391
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-7391
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School
Vocational School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 993-5000
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 993-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
P.s. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
628 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-5478
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-5478
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
I.s. 584
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 St Ann's Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 742-2900
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 742-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 5 Port Morris
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
564 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-2683
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-2683
Gr: PK-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
250 E 156th St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-4397
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-4397
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 25 Bilingual School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 E 149th St
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-2995
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-2995
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Bronx Leadership Academy Ii High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 Concourse Village W
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-7171
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-7171
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
P.s. 277
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
519 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-3594
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-3594
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
P.s. 179
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
468 E 140th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2237
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #3131.
P.s. 18 John Peter Zenger
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-2868
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-2868
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3232.
Ps/ms 29 Melrose School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
758 Courtlandt Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3785
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3785
Gr: PK-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
P.s. 157 Grove Hill
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
757 Cauldwell Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 292-5255
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 292-5255
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy Of Letters
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
339 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-4891
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-4891
Gr: 6-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Academy Of Public Relations
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 665-8866
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 665-8866
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District # 7?
New York City Geographic District # 7 manages 41 public schools serving 13,625 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District # 7?
New York City Geographic District # 7 is ranked #892 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District # 7?
69% of New York City Geographic District # 7 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District # 7?
New York City Geographic District # 7 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
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