PS 36 Unionport
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 8
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,233rd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 47%▼ Declining
1070 CASTLE HILL AVE, Bronx, NY 10472
(718)822-5345NCES ID 360008502168Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 36 Unionport 1,233rd 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 55th in 2019 to 47th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 694 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.8% | 47.4% | ▼ 17.4 pts | |
| Asian | 18.1% | 33.0% | ▲ 14.9 pts | |
| Black | 12.8% | 9.1% | ▼ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 2.1% | 6.8% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.2% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.6 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 $701K in zip 10472 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 36 Unionport
- #1249Dr Emmett W Bassett School (The)New York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.4 mi away1,249th of 2,326
ELA 43% ▼11 · Math 64% ▲11Compare - #1340Ps/Ms 194New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.4 mi away1,340th of 2,326
ELA 48% ▼6 · Math 54% ▲1Compare - #1755PS 138 Samuel RandallNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.5 mi away1,755th of 2,326
ELA 40% ▼14 · Math 43% ▼10Compare - #775PS 583New York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.5 mi away775th of 2,326
ELA 64% ▲10 · Math 67% ▲14Compare - #58Bronx Charter School for ExcellenceBronx Charter School for Excellence · 0.5 mi away · charter58th of 2,326
ELA 92% ▲38 · Math 94% ▲41Compare - #1268PS 106 ParkchesterNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.6 mi away1,268th of 2,326
ELA 52% ▼2 · Math 54% ▲1Compare - #1543Linden Tree Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.6 mi away1,543rd of 2,326
ELA 44% ▼10 · Math 49% ▼4Compare - #1Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 4Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 4 · 0.7 mi away · charter1st of 2,326
ELA 99% ▲45 · Math 100% ▲47Compare
What school district is PS 36 Unionport in?
PS 36 Unionport is part of the New York City Geographic District # 8 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 36 Unionport a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 36 Unionport 1,233rd 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 36 Unionport?
Hispanic 47%, Asian 33%, Black 9%, White 7% (694 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 36 Unionport cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10472 is $701K 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.