Bronx County

New York · Public K-12

Bronx County reports 472 public K-12 schools and roughly 202,028 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 228 elementary, 77 middle, and 146 high.

7-year change in Bronx County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

201,402

-21,618 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

466

+35 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

was 4%

% Hispanic

63%

was 62%

% Black

26%

was 27%

% Asian

was 4%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Residents

1,404,779

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Schools

472

107 districts

Enrollment

202,028

students · NCES CCD

Median income

$48,676

Below New York avg

Free/reduced lunch

90.2%

Above New York avg

Elementary

228

101,366 students

Middle

23,014 students

High

146

61,891 students

Combined / other

15,757 students

LARGEST DISTRICT

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10

40,459 students · 107 districts in Bronx County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bronx County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents

White

13%

Hispanic

55%

Black

33%

Asian

Two or more

15%

Native American

Pacific Islander

School enrollment

White

Hispanic

63%

Black

26%

Asian

Two or more

n/r

Native American

Pacific Islander

Bachelor's+

22.4%

adults 25+

Poverty rate

22.5%

ACS 5-year

Unemployment

11.4%

civilian labor

Median age

24.3% under 18

Test scores in Bronx County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 430 schools ranked. New York state average: 58.3%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)

BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE (THE)· 100.0%
HIGH SCHOOL OF AMERICAN STUDIES AT LEHMAN COLLEGE· 100.0%
ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1· 100.0%
BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE BRONX· 99.0%
LEADERS OF EXCELLENCE ADVOCACY AND DISCOVERY· 99.0%

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)

SOUTH BRONX LITERACY ACADEMY· 8.0%
IS 313 SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT· 18.0%
MS 301 PAUL L DUNBAR· 18.0%
ACADEMY OF PUBLIC RELATIONS· 21.0%
PS 59 COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY (THE)· 23.0%

See all 430 schools in Bronx County ranked by score →

All schools (472)

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment	Rating
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY III SECONDARY SCHOOL	Bronx	High	09-12	219	·
BRONX THEATRE HIGH SCHOOL	Bronx	High	09-12	217	·
PS 396	Bronx	Elementary	PK-05	217	·
YOUNG LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Bronx	Elementary	PK-05	213	·
PS 154 JONATHAN D HYATT	Bronx	Elementary	PK-05	211	·
PS 315 LAB SCHOOL	Bronx	Elementary	KG-08	202	·
PS 211	Bronx	Elementary	PK-05	200	·
KINGSBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL	Bronx	High	09-12	199	·
BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR WRITING AND COMMUNICATION ARTS	Bronx	High	09-12	198	·
PS 179	Bronx	Elementary	PK-05	198	·
MOTT HAVEN VILLAGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL	Bronx	High	09-12	197	·
LEADERS OF EXCELLENCE ADVOCACY AND DISCOVERY	Bronx	Elementary	PK-06	192	·
BRONX ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Bronx	Middle	06-08	191	·
BRONX MATHEMATICS PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE)	Bronx	Middle	06-08	190	·
ACCION ACADEMY	Bronx	Middle	06-08	185	·
COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE	Bronx	High	09-12	185	·
PS 61 FRANCISCO OLLER	Bronx	Elementary	PK-05	185	·
BRONX WRITING ACADEMY	Bronx	Middle	06-08	184	·
CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL	Bronx	Elementary	KG-05	182	·
PS 44 DAVID C FARRAGUT	Bronx	Elementary	PK-05	181	·
PS 65 MOTHER HALE ACADEMY	Bronx	Elementary	PK-05	178	·
IS 229 ROLAND PATTERSON	Bronx	Middle	06-08	177	·
METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL (THE)	Bronx	High	09-12	172	·
MOTT HALL CHARTER SCHOOL	Bronx	Middle	06-08	170	·
IS 339	Bronx	Middle	06-08	169	·
PS/IS 224	Bronx	Middle	06-08	169	·
SOUTH BRONX ACADEMY FOR APPLIED MEDIA	Bronx	Middle	06-08	169	·
WOMEN'S ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE	Bronx	High	09-12	168	·
PS 209	Bronx	Elementary	PK-02	167	·
CORNERSTONE ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION MIDDLE SCHOOL (CASA)	Bronx	Middle	06-08	165	·
IS 584	Bronx	Middle	06-08	164	·
FAMILY LIFE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL III	Bronx	Elementary	KG-05	163	·
BRONX COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL	Bronx	High	09-12	162	·
BRONX ARENA HIGH SCHOOL	Bronx	High	09-12	158	·
PROVIDING URBAN LEARNERS SUCCESS IN EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL	Bronx	High	09-12	154	·
MS 301 PAUL L DUNBAR	Bronx	Middle	06-08	148	·
BRONX STEM AND ARTS ACADEMY (THE)	Bronx	Elementary	PK-05	147	·
PS 170	Bronx	Elementary	PK-02	147	·
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY V MIDDLE SCHOOL	Bronx	Middle	06-08	146	·
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 5 LOWER	Bronx	Elementary	KG-02	145	·
BRONX ACADEMY FOR MULTI-MEDIA	Bronx	Middle	06-08	144	·
KAPPA	Bronx	Middle	06-08	143	·
SOUTH BRONX INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL	Bronx	Middle	06-08	142	·
NEW PATHWAYS ACADEMY	Bronx	Middle	06-08	137	·
SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS	Bronx	Middle	06-08	137	·
PS 159 LUIS MUMOZ MARIN BILING	Bronx	Elementary	KG-05	133	·
ACADEMY OF PUBLIC RELATIONS	Bronx	Middle	06-08	132	·
BRONX DEBATE ACADEMY	Bronx	Middle	06-06	130	·
JILL CHAIFETZ TRANSFER HIGH SCHOOL	Bronx	High	09-12	130	·
NEW MILLENNIUM BRONX ACADEMY OF THE ARTS	Bronx	Middle	06-08	126	·
BRONX REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL	Bronx	High	10-12	125	·
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-NYC 5	Bronx	Elementary	KG-KG	125	·
BRONX CAREER AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL	Bronx	High	09-12	124	·
NEW DIRECTIONS SECONDARY SCHOOL	Bronx	High	09-12	123	·
PS 643	Bronx	Elementary	KG-01	108	·
HIGH SCHOOL FOR VIOLIN AND DANCE	Bronx	High	09-12	106	·
JHS 98 HERMAN RIDDER	Bronx	Middle	06-08	102	·
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 5 UPPER	Bronx	Elementary	03-05	101	·
IS 313 SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT	Bronx	Middle	06-08	99	·
SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE	Bronx	High	09-12	99	·
BRONX HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL	Bronx	High	09-12	98	·
GIRLS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK	Bronx	Combined	02-11	94	·
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-NYC 12	Bronx	Middle	05-05	94	·
SOUTH BRONX LITERACY ACADEMY	Bronx	Elementary	02-04	91	·
PS 88 S SILVERSTEIN LITTLE SPARROW SCHOOL	Bronx	Elementary	KG-05	83	·
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-NYC 7	Bronx	Elementary	KG-01	75	·
WILDFLOWER NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL	Bronx	Elementary	PK-05	62	·
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-NYC 6	Bronx	Elementary	01-01	59	·
NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL BRONX	Bronx	Elementary	KG-05	33	·
ROSE M SINGER CENTER	East Elmhurst	High	12-12	4	·
HOSPITAL SCHOOLS	Bronx	Elementary	M-M	·	·
LUISA PINEIRO FUENTES SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND DISCOVERY	Bronx	Combined	M-M	·	·

Cities in Bronx County

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About Bronx County

Bronx County is a population-heavy county of about 1,404,779 residents in New York. Its public-school system educates approximately 202,028 students across 472 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $48,676, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 37% lower than the New York median.

For a sense of the school types, Bronx County comprises 228 elementary schools (101,366 students), 77 middle schools (23,014), 146 high schools (61,891), and 21 combined or other schools.

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 40,459 students across Bronx County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 10%: 223,020 students in SY 2017-18 versus 201,402 in SY 2024-25. Bronx County now counts 466 public schools, up from 431 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Bronx County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Bronx County?

Bronx County, New York has 472 public K-12 schools serving approximately 202,028 students.

How many high schools are in Bronx County?

Bronx County, New York has 146 public high schools, serving approximately 61,891 students.

How many middle schools are in Bronx County?

Bronx County, New York has 77 public middle schools, serving approximately 23,014 students.

How many elementary schools are in Bronx County?

Bronx County, New York has 228 public elementary schools, serving approximately 101,366 students.

What is the largest school district in Bronx County?

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 is the largest school district in Bronx County, serving approximately 40,459 students. The county contains 107 school districts overall.

What is the population of Bronx County?

Bronx County, New York has a population of approximately 1,404,779, with a median age of 36. About 24.3% of residents are under 18.

What is the median household income in Bronx County?

Median household income in Bronx County is $48,676, below the New York average of $77,785. About 22.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

How educated are residents of Bronx County?

Approximately 22.4% of adults 25 and older in Bronx County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

What share of students in Bronx County qualify for free or reduced lunch?

Roughly 90.2% of students in Bronx County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the New York county average of 48.7%.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Bronx County schools?

Across Bronx County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.0 to 1.

Bronx County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data