For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,294 students in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Melrose are Ps/ms 29 Melrose School and P.s. 1 Courtlandt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
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 Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
P.s. 1 Courtlandt School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 E 152nd St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 299-3700
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 299-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY include Ps/ms 29 Melrose School and P.s. 1 Courtlandt School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx 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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