Ps 179
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bronx, New York 10454 · New York City Geographic District # 7
#2070 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#38953 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 179
Ps 179 is a public elementary located in Bronx, in the New York City Geographic District # 7 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 198 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2070th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 198.
There are 442 schools in Bronx; Ps 179 ranks 239th of 426 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
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 Ps 179 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 179
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Young Leaders Elementary School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students · 0 m away
Choice Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
182 students · 158 m away
Ps/Is 224
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students · 170 m away
International Community High School
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
345 students · 170 m away
Academy of Applied Mathematics and Technology
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
268 students · 170 m away
Ps 30 Wilton
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 212 m away
Ps 49 Willis Avenue
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 248 m away
Mott Haven Academy Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
442 students · 350 m away
Ps 43 Jonas Bronck
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students · 354 m away
Access Bronx Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
462 students · 356 m away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Ps 132 Juan Pablo Duarte
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–5
197 students
Ps 243 Weeksville School (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
Ps 308 Clara Cardwell
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
197 students
Ps 222-Fire Fighter Christopher A Santora School
Jackson Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
197 students
Ps 17 Henry D Woodworth
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
197 students
Ps 213 New Lots
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 179 a good school?
Ps 179 has a Success Index (US) of 29.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2070 of 2,536 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 Ps 179 rank in New York?
Ps 179 ranks #2070 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #38953 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 179?
Ps 179 had 198 students in 2025.
Is Ps 179 a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 179 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 179?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 179; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.