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Best Elementary Schools in the Bronx

The top elementary schools in the Bronx, 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. Icahn Charter School 1 leads with 99/100, followed by Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery and Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 2. 281 elementary schools in the Bronx in total.

The ranking

1
Icahn Charter School 11506 Brook Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery639 St Anns Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 2450 SAINT PAUL'S PLACE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
South Bronx Classical Charter School977 FOX STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
South Bronx Classical Charter School II333 East 135 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
Icahn Charter School 41500 PELHAM PARKWAY SOUTH
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 4885 Bolton Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
8
P.S./M.S. 004 Crotona Park West1701 Fulton Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
9
Bronx Charter School for Excellence 21804 HOLLAND AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
Bronx Charter School for Excellence1960 BENEDICT AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 31000 TELLER AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
12
Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 1339 MORRIS AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
P.S. 024 Spuyten Duyvil660 WEST 236 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
14
Zeta Charter Schools - South Bronx425 Westchester Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
15
Academic Leadership Charter School677 EAST 141 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
16
Bronx Charter School for Excellence 51946 BATHGATE AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
17
Icahn Charter School 21640 BRONXDALE AVE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
18
P.S. 081 Robert J. Christen5550 RIVERDALE AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
19
Bold Charter School1909 DALY AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
20
Icahn Charter School 31500 PELHAM PARKWAY SOUTH
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
21
P.S. 096 Richard Rodgers2385 OLINVILLE AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
22
The STEAM Bridge School1684 WHITE PLAINS ROAD
  • K–5 Elementary
23
Icahn Charter School 51500 PELHAM PARKWAY SOUTH
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
24
P.S. 066 School of Higher Expectations1001 JENNINGS STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
25
Bronx Charter School for Excellence 44300 MURDOCK AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in the Bronx?
Icahn Charter School 1 ranks highest by our overall rating (99/100), ahead of Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in the Bronx?
There are 281 elementary schools in the Bronx.
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.

Which of these fits your child?

Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks the schools in your area against your family's priorities — academics, distance from home, diversity, programs, and special-education needs.

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