District 8 Schools
District 8 operates 73 schools spanning elementary through high school, with the majority being traditional zoned public schools alongside a notable charter presence. Academic performance sits near the middle of the pack for the Bronx—nearly half of students demonstrate proficiency in ELA and math, and daily attendance runs at about 89 percent. Families will find ELL support fairly common across the district, while world language options and AP courses are available at a handful of schools. The program mix leans toward college prep with some STEM and humanities offerings, though middle school options are fairly thin and high school paths often lean on specialized admissions or SHSAT testing.
