Best 10472 New York Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,613 students in 10472, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in 10472, NY are P.s. 583, P.s. 36 Unionport and Dr Emmett W Bassett School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 10472 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in 10472, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 10472, NY Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 583
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1028 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10472
(929) 348-4960
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 36 Unionport
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 Castle Hill Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5345
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Dr Emmett W Bassett School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1075 Pugsley Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5198
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 196
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Ward Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-7187
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 152 Evergreen
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1007 Evergreen Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 589-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 195
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Ward Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 861-4461
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 10472, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in 10472, NY include P.s. 583, P.s. 36 Unionport and Dr Emmett W Bassett School.
How many public preschools are located in 10472?
6 public preschools are located in 10472.
What is the racial composition of students in 10472?
10472 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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