PS 396
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #10 · Grades PK-5
1,674th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
PS 396 ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 396 1,674th 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 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 28th in 2025 — improving.
PS 396 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 396 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 218 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.8% | 71.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 25.5% | 24.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 2.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 396
Typical home value $592K in zip 10453 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 396
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5PS 226New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.2 mi away1,198th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 58% - 3PS 306New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.2 mi away1,858th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 38% - 8PS 204 Morris HeightsNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away516th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 75% - 2PS 91New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.3 mi away2,092nd of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 30% - 1PS 109 SedgwickNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away2,158th of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 24% - 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% - 1New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (The)New York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away2,268th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 396 in?
PS 396 is part of the New York City Geographic District #10 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 396 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 396 1,674th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 28% 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 396?
Hispanic 72%, Black 24%, Asian 1%, American Indian 1% (218 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 396 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.