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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 10470


Summary:

The 10470 zip code area of the Bronx, New York is home to 3 elementary schools: PS 19 Judith K Weiss, PS 16 Wakefield, and Matilda Avenue School (The). Based on the data provided, PS 19 Judith K Weiss stands out as the highest-performing school in the set, with strong test scores, a high state ranking, and efficient use of resources.

PS 19 Judith K Weiss consistently outperforms the New York City Geographic District #11 and state averages on English Language Arts, Math, and Science assessments, with 68.67% of 8th graders proficient or better in ELA compared to 60.71% at Matilda Avenue and 65.85% at PS 16 Wakefield. The school also has the highest proficiency rates on Regents exams and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in New York state.

In contrast, the other two schools, PS 16 Wakefield and Matilda Avenue School (The), lag significantly behind PS 19 Judith K Weiss and the district/state averages on academic measures, with 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger. All three schools have very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 58.12% at PS 19 to over 90% at PS 16 and Matilda Avenue, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the broader community.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




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