PS 246 Poe Center
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #10 · Grades K-5
1,867th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
PS 246 Poe Center ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 246 Poe Center 1,867th 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 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
PS 246 Poe Center test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 246 Poe Center students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 489 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.4% | 85.7% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 11.1% | 9.0% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near PS 246 Poe Center
Typical home value $262K in zip 10468 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 246 Poe Center
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6KIPP Bronx Charter School IIKIPP Bronx Charter School II · 0.2 mi away · charter995th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 62% - 3PS 340New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.3 mi away1,720th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 3PS 46 Edgar Allan PoeNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.3 mi away1,816th of 2,326
ELA 43% · Math 37% - 4PS 86 Kingsbridge HeightsNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.3 mi away1,401st of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 53% - 2Ps/Is 54New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away2,061st of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 28% - –Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx IIGirls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx II · 0.4 mi away · charter
- 2PS 33 Timothy DwightNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away2,070th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 33% - 3PS 85 Great ExpectationsNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.5 mi away1,657th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 246 Poe Center in?
PS 246 Poe Center is part of the New York City Geographic District #10 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 246 Poe Center a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 246 Poe Center 1,867th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 20% 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 246 Poe Center?
Hispanic 86%, Black 9%, White 4%, Asian 1% (489 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 246 Poe Center cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10468 is $262K 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.