For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,431 students in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Westchester Square is Ps/ms 194. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ps/ms 194
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Waterbury Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-5270
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-5270
Gr: K-8 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School
Special Education School
2555 Tratman Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 409-9040
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 409-9040
Gr: 6-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx, NY include Ps/ms 194.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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