What is the best elementary school in Fordham Heights?

P.S. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School ranks highest by our overall rating (49/100), ahead of School for Environmental Citizenship. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.

How many elementary schools are in Fordham Heights?

There are 8 elementary schools in Fordham Heights.

How are these schools ranked?

By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

Best Elementary Schools in Fordham Heights

The top elementary schools in Fordham Heights, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. P.S. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School leads with 49/100, followed by School for Environmental Citizenship and P.S. 085 Great Expectations. 8 elementary schools in Fordham Heights in total.

The ranking

P.S. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School230 EAST 183 STREET

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

School for Environmental Citizenship125 EAST 181 STREET

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

P.S. 085 Great Expectations2400 MARION AVENUE

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence120 EAST 184 STREET

K–5 Elementary
6–8 Middle School

P.S. 033 Timothy Dwight2424 JEROME AVENUE

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

Elementary School for Math, Science, and Technology125 EAST 181 STREET

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

P.S. 209313 East 183 Street

Pre-K / 3-K
K–5 Elementary

Rose Hill Pre-K Center2512 MARION AVENUE

K–5 Elementary
6–8 Middle School
9–12 High School

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in Fordham Heights?: P.S. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School ranks highest by our overall rating (49/100), ahead of School for Environmental Citizenship. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in Fordham Heights?: There are 8 elementary schools in Fordham Heights.
How are these schools ranked?: By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

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