At a Glance
A rare K-8 community school in Throgs Neck with sky-high parent trust and zero suspensions, where families get one building from pre-K through 8th grade
Families who want a no-screening neighborhood school with a K-8 continuum, strong parent community, and robust sports — particularly those who value stability and don't mind limited transit. Families prioritizing academic performance data may want to look at charter alternatives in this district.
- Rare K-8 structure in District 11 — families keep kids in one building from pre-K through 8th grade
- Zero suspensions — discipline appears restorative rather than exclusionary
- 18 sports offered — unusually robust athletic programming for a district school
- Very high parent trust scores (93%) suggest strong family-school partnerships
- ELL support and Spanish language programming for bilingual families
- No state test scores provided — academic performance is difficult to assess against district peers
- Teacher trust in leadership (77%) and collegial trust (70%) are notably lower than parent trust
- District 11 has several high-performing charter options that outrank this school on quality metrics
- Limited transit access may mean longer commutes for families outside Throgs Neck
- Teacher survey had only 29 responses — take culture data with some caution
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 11
Among District 11 peer schools, Westchester Square Academy doesn't appear in the top-tier quality rankings (peer schools like Icahn Charter 4 score 96/100). However, it offers something the charters often don't: a K-8 model with extensive sports, no admissions screen, and strong parent trust. For families who want a neighborhood school with community feel rather than a competitive charter, this fills a specific niche.
Test score data wasn't available for this school, which makes it harder to pin down academic performance compared to the district average of 57% ELA and 56% math. The one signal we have: teachers rate their own instruction quality at 90%, which falls slightly below the district average of 92%. Without state test results to compare, families should ask the school directly about how students are performing against grade-level benchmarks.
This is a school where families clearly feel heard — parent satisfaction, trust in teachers, and trust in the principal all land at 93%. But there's a notable split: teachers report notably lower trust in leadership (77%) and in each other (70%). This suggests the day-to-day adult environment may have some tensions that parents don't see. On the student side, discipline is a bright spot — zero suspensions is exceptional in any district context. The school appears to handle conflicts without removing students from class.
With 81.9% economic need and 24% IEP students, this school serves a high-need population. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (58%) with significant Black (23%) and Asian (8%) representation — a 64% diversity index reflects a genuinely mixed community. Parents tend to be engaged: the 93% satisfaction rate is slightly above the district average, and 152 families completed the survey.
Throgs Neck-Schuylerville is one of the Bronx's more stable residential areas — 90% stability score and nearly half of residents own homes. Median income ($85K) and home values ($581K) sit above typical Bronx levels, though the area scores modestly on education orientation (53%) and transit (44%). Safety scores are middle-of-the-road (62%). Families will find a neighborhood that feels settled and family-dense, with decent park access despite limited subway options.
The neighborhood is walkable and residential, but transit options are limited — families without a car will likely rely on buses. The area is best suited for families who drive or have reliable bus service.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 152 families responded (40% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
College-preparatory curriculum with a liberal arts focus
Program offers accelerated coursework, including AP courses, starting in Sophomore year. Students will have the opportunity to take advanced-level coursework, including Calculus, Chemistry, and Physics.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Westchester Square Academy a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Westchester Square Academy yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades Pre-K to 8 in Throgs Neck-Schuylerville.
- What grades does Westchester Square Academy serve?
- Westchester Square Academy serves grades Pre-K to 8.
- How do students get into Westchester Square Academy?
- Westchester Square Academy is a screened school — it admits by application, weighing grades, attendance, and sometimes a test or interview.
- Is Westchester Square Academy public, charter, or private?
- Westchester Square Academy is a public school in NYC Community School District 11.
- What neighborhood is Westchester Square Academy in?
- Westchester Square Academy is in Throgs Neck-Schuylerville, Bronx.
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