Ps 291
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bronx, New York 10453 · New York City Geographic District #10
#1927 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#36066 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 291
Ps 291 is a public elementary located in Bronx, in the New York City Geographic District #10 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 311 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1927th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 311.
There are 442 schools in Bronx; Ps 291 ranks 201st of 426 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.1
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 291 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 291
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 15 Institute for Environmental Learning
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
372 students · 0 m away
Ps 91
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students · 222 m away
Is 206 Ann Mersereau
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
229 students · 298 m away
Brilla Caritas Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
417 students · 404 m away
Brilla Pax Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
325 students · 404 m away
Kipp Freedom Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
615 students · 518 m away
MS 390
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
311 students · 582 m away
Ps 396
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students · 592 m away
Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JR
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
638 students · 629 m away
Charter High School for Law and Social Justice
Bronx · Charter high · Grades 6–12
523 students · 644 m away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
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Hudson Falls Intermediate School
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311 students
E R Crosby Elementary School
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311 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 291 a good school?
Ps 291 has a Success Index (US) of 33.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1927 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 291 rank in New York?
Ps 291 ranks #1927 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #36066 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 291?
Ps 291 had 311 students in 2025.
Is Ps 291 a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 291 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 291?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 291; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.