Longwood Academy of Discovery (The)
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 8
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,219th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
888 REV J A POLITE AVE, Bronx, NY 10459
(718)860-3313NCES ID 360008505655Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) 2,219th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 5th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 493 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2004, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.4% | 73.2% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Black | 23.9% | 23.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2004. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $523K in zip 10459 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Longwood Academy of Discovery (The)
- #1466PS 130 Abram Stevens HewittNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.2 mi away1,466th of 2,326
ELA 48% ▲22 · Math 48% ▲27Compare - #22South Bronx Classical Charter SchoolSouth Bronx Classical Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter22nd of 2,326
ELA 95% ▲69 · Math 99% ▲78Compare - #1591PS 62 Inocensio CasanovaNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.4 mi away1,591st of 2,326
ELA 48% ▲22 · Math 43% ▲22Compare - #1715PS 150 Charles James FoxNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.5 mi away1,715th of 2,326
ELA 40% ▲14 · Math 46% ▲25Compare - #1344PS 146 Edward CollinsNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.5 mi away1,344th of 2,326
ELA 46% ▲20 · Math 56% ▲35Compare - #727PS 75 School of Research and DiscoveryNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.5 mi away727th of 2,326
ELA 60% ▲34 · Math 74% ▲53Compare - #1843PS 161 Juan Ponce De Leon SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.5 mi away1,843rd of 2,326
ELA 45% ▲19 · Math 35% ▲14Compare - #2322South Bronx Literacy AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.5 mi away2,322nd of 2,326
ELA 8% ▼18 · Math 9% ▼12Compare
What school district is Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) in?
Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District # 8 district in Bronx, New York.
Is Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) 2,219th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Longwood Academy of Discovery (The)?
Hispanic 73%, Black 24%, White 1%, Two or more races 1% (493 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Longwood Academy of Discovery (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10459 is $523K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.