Best Elementary Schools in Fordham Heights
The top elementary schools in Fordham Heights, ranked by overall rating. 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
1
P.S. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School230 EAST 183 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
49/100
2
School For Environmental Citizenship125 EAST 181 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
45/100
3
P.S. 085 Great Expectations2400 MARION AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
43/100
4
Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence120 EAST 184 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
32/100
5
P.S. 033 Timothy Dwight2424 JEROME AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
31/100
6
Elementary School For Math, Science, And Technology125 EAST 181 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
15/100
7
P.S. 209313 East 183 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
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8
Rose Hill Pre-K Center2512 MARION AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 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 overall rating (49/100), ahead of School for Environmental Citizenship. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in Fordham Heights?
- There are 8 elementary schools in Fordham Heights.
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- By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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