PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #10 · Grades K-8
1,243rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr 1,243rd 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 47% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 699 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.3% | 80.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 15.3% | 15.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 2.4% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr
Typical home value $592K in zip 10453 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3School for Environmental CitizenshipNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.1 mi away1,634th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 43% - –Elementary School for Math Science and TechnologyNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.1 mi away
- 6KIPP Freedom Charter SchoolKIPP Freedom Charter School · 0.2 mi away · charter937th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 61% - 2PS 91New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.3 mi away2,092nd of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 30% - 4PS 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away1,475th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 45% - 3PS 163 Arthur A SchombergNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away1,812th of 2,326
ELA 41% · Math 40% - 5PS 291New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away1,204th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 57% - 5PS 15 Institute for Environmental LearningNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away1,164th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr in?
PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr is part of the New York City Geographic District #10 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr 1,243rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 47% 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 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr?
Hispanic 80%, Black 16%, Asian 2% (699 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10453 is $592K 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.