PS 53 Basheer Quisim
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 9
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,621st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
360 E 168TH ST, Bronx, NY 10456
(718)681-7276NCES ID 360008602232Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 605 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.5% | 71.4% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Black | 33.0% | 25.3% | ▼ 7.7 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 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 $466K in zip 10456 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 53 Basheer Quisim
- #910Dream Charter School HighbridgeDream Charter School Highbridge · 0 mi away · charter910th of 2,326
ELA 60% ▲16 · Math 65% ▲19Compare - #2062PS 132 Garrett A MorganNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away2,062nd of 2,326
ELA 35% ▼9 · Math 29% ▼17Compare - #914Family School (The)New York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away914th of 2,326
ELA 58% ▲14 · Math 67% ▲21Compare - #1929Sheridan Academy for Young LeadersNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away1,929th of 2,326
ELA 33% ▼11 · Math 41% ▼5Compare - #1133PS 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away1,133rd of 2,326
ELA 70% ▲26 · Math 43% ▼3Compare - #637Harriet Tubman Charter SchoolHarriet Tubman Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter637th of 2,326
ELA 70% ▲26 · Math 68% ▲22Compare - #17South Bronx Classical Charter School IIISouth Bronx Classical Charter School III · 0.4 mi away · charter17th of 2,326
ELA 95% ▲51 · Math 99% ▲53Compare - #2167PS 55 Benjamin FranklinNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away2,167th of 2,326
ELA 28% ▼16 · Math 27% ▼19Compare
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%, Asian 1%, White 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.