PS 49 Willis Avenue
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 7
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
878th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 62%▲ Improving
383 E 139TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
(718)292-4623NCES ID 360008402218Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 494 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.2% | 72.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 27.1% | 24.3% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 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 $819K in zip 10454 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2002
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than PS 49 Willis Avenue
- –Choice Charter SchoolChoice Charter School · 0.1 mi away · charterCompare
- #1313Family Life Academy Charter School IIFamily Life Academy Charter School II · 0.2 mi away · charter1,313th of 2,326
ELA 56% ▼3 · Math 47% ▼20Compare - #1785PS 179New York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.2 mi away1,785th of 2,326
ELA 44% ▼15 · Math 39% ▼28Compare - #1497Young Leaders Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.2 mi away1,497th of 2,326
ELA 42% ▼17 · Math 53% ▼14Compare - #1860Bronx Charter School for ChildrenBronx Charter School for Children · 0.2 mi away · charter1,860th of 2,326
ELA 40% ▼19 · Math 38% ▼29Compare - #626PS 154 Jonathan D HyattNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.2 mi away626th of 2,326
ELA 71% ▲12 · Math 68% ▲1Compare - #24South Bronx Classical Charter School IISouth Bronx Classical Charter School II · 0.2 mi away · charter24th of 2,326
ELA 97% ▲38 · Math 96% ▲29Compare - #1367PS 43 Jonas BronckNew York City Geographic District # 7 · 0.3 mi away1,367th of 2,326
ELA 49% ▼10 · Math 52% ▼15Compare
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.