PS 179
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 7
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,785th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 23%· Stable
468 E 140TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
(718)292-2237NCES ID 360008405118Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 179 1,785th 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 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 23th 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 203 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.2% | 75.4% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Black | 18.3% | 21.2% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. 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 $819K in zip 10454 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2002
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 179
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ELA 59% ▲15 · Math 67% ▲28Compare - #1679Mott Haven Academy Charter SchoolMott Haven Academy Charter School · 0.2 mi away · charter1,679th of 2,326
ELA 54% ▲10 · Math 33% ▼6Compare - #1367PS 43 Jonas BronckNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.2 mi away1,367th of 2,326
ELA 49% ▲5 · Math 52% ▲13Compare - #1860Bronx Charter School for ChildrenBronx Charter School for Children · 0.2 mi away · charter1,860th of 2,326
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What school district is PS 179 in?
PS 179 is part of the New York City Geographic District # 7 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 179 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 179 1,785th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of PS 179?
Hispanic 75%, Black 21%, Asian 2%, Two or more races 2% (203 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 179 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10454 is $819K 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.