For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 6,249 students in the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Norwood are P.s. 56 Norwood Heights, Bronx Dance Academy School and Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 56 Norwood Heights
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
341 E 207th St
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 920-1100
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 920-1100
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Bronx Dance Academy School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3617 Bainbridge Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 515-0410
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 515-0410
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3202 Steuben Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 405-6360
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 405-6360
Gr: K-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Bronx Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3170 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 944-1400
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 944-1400
Gr: K-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Junior High School 80 Mosholu Parkway
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
149 E Mosholu Pkwy North
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 405-6300
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 405-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 515-9370
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 515-9370
Gr: PK-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Bedford Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3177 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-6400
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 696-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 94 Kings College School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Kings College Pl
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 405-6345
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 405-6345
Gr: K-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 168
Special Education School
3050 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 585-2100
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 585-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 469-bronx School For Continuous Learning
Special Education School
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4105
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4105
Gr: K-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx, NY include P.s. 56 Norwood Heights, Bronx Dance Academy School and Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx?
10 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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