Best Elementary Schools in District 12
The top elementary schools in District 12, ranked by overall rating. 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 Elementary6–8 Middle School
96/100
2
Bold Charter School1909 DALY AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
88/100
3
P.S. 066 School Of Higher Expectations1001 JENNINGS STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
82/100
4
Pharos Academy Charter School1001 Intervale Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
81/100
5
P.S. 044 David C. Farragut1825 PROSPECT AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
72/100
6
Children'S Aid College Preparatory Charter School1919 Prospect Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
67/100
7
Samara Community School1570 Boone Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
64/100
8
P.S. 2111919 Prospect Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
61/100
9
Kipp Freedom Charter School1825 PROSPECT AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
58/100
10
Bronx Little School1827 ARCHER STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
56/100
11
P.S. 067 Mohegan School2024 Mohegan Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
56/100
12
Urban Scholars Community School1180 TINTON AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
51/100
13
P.S. 5361827 ARCHER STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
50/100
14
P.S. 061 Francisco Oller1550 CROTONA PARK EAST
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
50/100
15
P.S. 150 Charles James Fox920 EAST 167 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
41/100
16
Archer Elementary School1827 ARCHER STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
36/100
17
Fairmont Neighborhood School1550 Vyse Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
35/100
18
P.S. 595700 EAST 179 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
35/100
19
P.S. 006 West Farms1000 EAST TREMONT AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
34/100
20
P.S. 047 John Randolph1794 East 172 Street
K–5 Elementary
33/100
21
P.S. 1951260 Ward Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
32/100
22
P.S. 1961260 Ward Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
32/100
23
The School Of Science And Applied Learning2050 Prospect Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
30/100
24
P.S. 2141970 WEST FARMS ROAD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
29/100
25
P.S. 057 Crescent2111 CROTONA AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary
29/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best elementary school in District 12?
- South Bronx Classical Charter School ranks highest by overall rating (96/100), ahead of Bold Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many elementary schools are in District 12?
- There are 32 elementary schools in District 12.
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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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