For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,870 students in the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in Norwood are Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii and Bedford Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Norwood, Bronx, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx, NY include Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii and Bedford Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Norwood, Bronx?
3 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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