Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY (2026)

Best University Heights Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,837 students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY.

The top-ranked public schools in University Heights are P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning, P.s. 291 and P.s. 396. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY public schools have an score of 18% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning

(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
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2195 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0473

Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Rank: #22.

P.s. 291

(Math: 45% | Reading: 28%)
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2195 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0776

Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

P.s. 396

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1930 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 294-0862

Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Middle School 390

(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
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1930 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5501

Gr: 6-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2280 Aqueduct Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 584-1570

Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.

P.s. 226

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1950 Sedgwick Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(929) 452-3090

Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #77.

P.s. 91

(Math: 34% | Reading: 19%)
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2200 Aqueduct Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 584-5805

Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: n/an/a

Brilla Caritas Charter School

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2336 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(347) 273-8439

Gr: K-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1

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Brilla Pax Charter School

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2336 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(347) 273-8439

Gr: K-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY?

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY include P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning, P.s. 291 and P.s. 396.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx?

9 public schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx?

the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).