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Best Elementary Schools in District 12

The top elementary schools in District 12, 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. South Bronx Classical Charter School leads with 96/100, followed by Bold Charter School and P.S. 066 School of Higher Expectations. 32 elementary schools in District 12 in total.

The ranking

1
South Bronx Classical Charter School977 FOX STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
Bold Charter School1909 DALY AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
P.S. 066 School of Higher Expectations1001 JENNINGS STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
4
Pharos Academy Charter School1001 Intervale Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
5
P.S. 044 David C. Farragut1825 PROSPECT AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
6
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School1919 Prospect Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
Samara Community School1570 Boone Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
8
P.S. 2111919 Prospect Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
9
KIPP Freedom Charter School1825 PROSPECT AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
Bronx Little School1827 ARCHER STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
11
P.S. 067 Mohegan School2024 Mohegan Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
12
Urban Scholars Community School1180 TINTON AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
13
P.S. 5361827 ARCHER STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
14
P.S. 061 Francisco Oller1550 CROTONA PARK EAST
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
15
P.S. 150 Charles James Fox920 EAST 167 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
16
Archer Elementary School1827 ARCHER STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
17
Fairmont Neighborhood School1550 Vyse Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
18
P.S. 595700 EAST 179 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
19
P.S. 006 West Farms1000 EAST TREMONT AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
20
P.S. 047 John Randolph1794 East 172 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
21
P.S. 1951260 Ward Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
22
P.S. 1961260 Ward Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
23
The School of Science and Applied Learning2050 Prospect Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
24
P.S. 2141970 WEST FARMS ROAD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
25
P.S. 057 Crescent2111 CROTONA AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best elementary school in District 12?
South Bronx Classical Charter School ranks highest by our overall rating (96/100), ahead of Bold Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many elementary schools are in District 12?
There are 32 elementary schools in District 12.
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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