For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,977 students in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Melrose are Bronx Design And Construction Academy, Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School and Bronx Haven High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bronx Design And Construction Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-7690
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-7690
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 993-5000
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 993-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Bronx Haven High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 E 151st St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3638
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3638
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #44.
Ps/ms 29 Melrose School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
758 Courtlandt Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3785
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-3785
Grades: PK-8
| 638 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 1 Courtlandt School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
335 E 152nd St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 299-3700
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 299-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx, NY include Bronx Design And Construction Academy, Alfred E Smith Career And Technical Education High School and Bronx Haven High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Melrose, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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