PS 18 John Peter Zenger
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 7
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,198th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 6%· Stable
502 MORRIS AVE, Bronx, NY 10451
(718)292-2868NCES ID 360008402098Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 18 John Peter Zenger 2,198th 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 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 6th 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 325 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.7% | 63.1% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 34.5% | 29.5% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 4.3% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 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 $343K in zip 10451 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2024
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 18 John Peter Zenger
- #52Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 1Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 1 · 0.2 mi away · charter52nd of 2,326
ELA 93% ▲66 · Math 94% ▲71Compare - #2018PS 1 Courtlandt SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.3 mi away2,018th of 2,326
ELA 29% ▲2 · Math 39% ▲16Compare - #1860Bronx Charter School for ChildrenBronx Charter School for Children · 0.3 mi away · charter1,860th of 2,326
ELA 40% ▲13 · Math 38% ▲15Compare - #665Rosalyn Yalow Charter SchoolRosalyn Yalow Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter665th of 2,326
ELA 64% ▲37 · Math 73% ▲50Compare - #1313Family Life Academy Charter School IIFamily Life Academy Charter School II · 0.3 mi away · charter1,313th of 2,326
ELA 56% ▲29 · Math 47% ▲24Compare - #1465Family Life Academy Charter School IIIFamily Life Academy Charter School III · 0.4 mi away · charter1,465th of 2,326
ELA 48% ▲21 · Math 48% ▲25Compare - #61Zeta Charter School -South BronxZeta Charter School -South Bronx · 0.4 mi away · charter61st of 2,326
ELA 92% ▲65 · Math 94% ▲71Compare - #878PS 49 Willis AvenueNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.4 mi away878th of 2,326
ELA 59% ▲32 · Math 67% ▲44Compare
What school district is PS 18 John Peter Zenger in?
PS 18 John Peter Zenger is part of the New York City Geographic District # 7 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 18 John Peter Zenger a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 18 John Peter Zenger 2,198th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 6% 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 18 John Peter Zenger?
Hispanic 63%, Black 30%, White 4%, Two or more races 1% (325 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 18 John Peter Zenger cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10451 is $343K 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.