PS 49 Willis Avenue
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 7 · Grades PK-5
878th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 62%▲ Improving
PS 49 Willis Avenue ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 49 Willis Avenue 878th 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 62% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 62th in 2025 — improving.
PS 49 Willis Avenue test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 49 Willis Avenue students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 494 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.9% | 72.5% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Black | 30.2% | 24.3% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near PS 49 Willis Avenue
Typical home value $819K in zip 10454 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2002
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 49 Willis Avenue
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Choice Charter SchoolChoice Charter School · 0.1 mi away · charter
- 5Family Life Academy Charter School IIFamily Life Academy Charter School II · 0.2 mi away · charter1,313th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 47% - 3PS 179New York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.2 mi away1,785th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 39% - 4Young Leaders Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.2 mi away1,497th of 2,326
ELA 42% · Math 53% - 3Bronx Charter School for ChildrenBronx Charter School for Children · 0.2 mi away · charter1,860th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 38% - 8PS 154 Jonathan D HyattNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.2 mi away626th of 2,326
ELA 71% · Math 68% - 10South Bronx Classical Charter School IISouth Bronx Classical Charter School II · 0.2 mi away · charter24th of 2,326
ELA 97% · Math 96% - 5PS 43 Jonas BronckNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.3 mi away1,367th of 2,326
ELA 49% · Math 52%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 49 Willis Avenue in?
PS 49 Willis Avenue is part of the New York City Geographic District # 7 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 49 Willis Avenue a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 49 Willis Avenue 878th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 62% 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 49 Willis Avenue?
Hispanic 73%, Black 24%, White 1% (494 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 49 Willis Avenue cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10454 is $819K 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.