For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,688 students in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Pelham Gardens are Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii, Junior High School 144 Michelangelo and P.s. 97. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 655-6660
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 655-6660
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Junior High School 144 Michelangelo
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9749
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9749
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 97
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1375 Mace Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 655-4446
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 655-4446
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Pelham Gardens Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9750
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9750
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx, NY include Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Ii, Junior High School 144 Michelangelo and P.s. 97.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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