PS 53 Basheer Quisim
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Grades PK-5
1,621st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
PS 53 Basheer Quisim ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 53 Basheer Quisim 1,621st 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 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
PS 53 Basheer Quisim test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 53 Basheer Quisim students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 605 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.7% | 71.4% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Black | 35.2% | 25.3% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near PS 53 Basheer Quisim
Typical home value $466K in zip 10456 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 53 Basheer Quisim
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Dream Charter School HighbridgeDream Charter School Highbridge · 0 mi away · charter910th of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 65% - 2PS 132 Garrett A MorganNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away2,062nd of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 7Family School (The)New York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away914th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 67% - 2Sheridan Academy for Young LeadersNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away1,929th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 41% - 6PS 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away1,133rd of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 43% - 8Harriet Tubman Charter SchoolHarriet Tubman Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter637th of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 68% - 10South Bronx Classical Charter School IIISouth Bronx Classical Charter School III · 0.4 mi away · charter17th of 2,326
ELA 95% · Math 99% - 1PS 55 Benjamin FranklinNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away2,167th of 2,326
ELA 28% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 53 Basheer Quisim in?
PS 53 Basheer Quisim is part of the New York City Geographic District # 9 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 53 Basheer Quisim a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 53 Basheer Quisim 1,621st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 30% 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 53 Basheer Quisim?
Hispanic 71%, Black 25%, White 1%, Asian 1% (605 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 53 Basheer Quisim cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10456 is $466K 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.