PS 291
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #10 · Grades K-5
1,204th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
PS 291 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 291 1,204th 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 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
PS 291 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 291 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 356 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.7% | 89.9% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Black | 10.9% | 7.3% | ▼ 3.6 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near PS 291
Typical home value $592K in zip 10453 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 291
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5PS 15 Institute for Environmental LearningNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0 mi away1,164th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 60% - 2PS 91New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.1 mi away2,092nd of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 30% - 6Brilla Caritas Charter SchoolBrilla Caritas Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,032nd of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 62% - 6Brilla Pax Charter SchoolBrilla Pax Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,049th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 52% - 6KIPP Freedom Charter SchoolKIPP Freedom Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter937th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 61% - 3PS 396New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away1,674th of 2,326
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 5PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JrNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away1,243rd of 2,326
ELA 50% · Math 57% - 5PS 226New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away1,198th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 291 in?
PS 291 is part of the New York City Geographic District #10 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 291 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 291 1,204th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 48% 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 291?
Hispanic 90%, Black 7%, White 1% (356 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 291 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.