Ps 56 Norwood Heights
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bronx, New York 10467 · New York City Geographic District #10
#1271 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#22987 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps 56 Norwood Heights
Ps 56 Norwood Heights 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 617 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1271st of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (68th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 617.
There are 442 schools in Bronx; Ps 56 Norwood Heights ranks 115th of 426 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)90.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
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 56 Norwood Heights by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ps 56 Norwood Heights
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Success Academy Charter School - Norwood
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
381 students · 212 m away
Bronx Community Charter School
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
492 students · 285 m away
Bedford Park Elementary School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 342 m away
Jhs 80 Mosholu Parkway (The)
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
562 students · 560 m away
Ps/MS 280 Mosholu Parkway
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
667 students · 594 m away
Ps 41 Gun Hill Road
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
593 students · 602 m away
Ps 94 Kings College School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–5
748 students · 608 m away
Ps/MS 20 Po George J Werdan III
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
782 students · 721 m away
Ps 8 Isaac Varian
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students · 792 m away
Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
492 students · 815 m away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 56 Norwood Heights a good school?
Ps 56 Norwood Heights has a Success Index (US) of 53.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1271 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 56 Norwood Heights rank in New York?
Ps 56 Norwood Heights ranks #1271 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #22987 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
Ps 56 Norwood Heights had 617 students in 2025.
Is Ps 56 Norwood Heights a elementary school or a high school?
Ps 56 Norwood Heights is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps 56 Norwood Heights?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps 56 Norwood Heights; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.