Pelham Preparatory Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bronx, New York 10469 · New York City Geographic District #11
#653 of 1,079 high schools in New York
#3135 of 16,910 nationally
About Pelham Preparatory Academy
Pelham Preparatory Academy is a public high located in Bronx, in the New York City Geographic District #11 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 460 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 653rd of 1,079 ranked high schools in New York. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 460.
There are 442 schools in Bronx; Pelham Preparatory Academy ranks 35th of 426 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)97.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pelham Preparatory Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 97.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pelham Preparatory Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Collegiate Institute for Math and Science
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563 students · 0 m away
Astor Collegiate Academy
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Ps 89
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Bronx Green Middle School
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
356 students · 465 m away
Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students · 465 m away
Bronx Park Middle School
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
302 students · 465 m away
Young Voices Academy of the Bronx
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 691 m away
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
880 students · 743 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pelham Preparatory Academy a good school?
Pelham Preparatory Academy has a Success Index (US) of 70.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #653 of 1,079 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pelham Preparatory Academy rank in New York?
Pelham Preparatory Academy ranks #653 of 1,079 high schools in New York and #3135 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pelham Preparatory Academy?
Pelham Preparatory Academy had 460 students in 2025.
Is Pelham Preparatory Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Pelham Preparatory Academy is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pelham Preparatory Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pelham Preparatory Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.