PS 55 Benjamin Franklin
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 9
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
2,167th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 7%▼ Declining
450 ST PAUL'S PL, Bronx, NY 10456
(718)681-6227NCES ID 360008602238Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 55 Benjamin Franklin 2,167th 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 7% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 25th in 2019 to 7th 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 494 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.1% | 54.3% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 47.4% | 43.3% | ▼ 4.1 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4 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 55 Benjamin Franklin
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ELA 98% ▲70 · Math 100% ▲73Compare - #1970PS 42 ClaremontNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.2 mi away1,970th of 2,326
ELA 31% ▲3 · Math 40% ▲13Compare - #3Icahn Charter School 1Icahn Charter School 1 · 0.2 mi away · charter3rd of 2,326
ELA 100% ▲72 · Math 100% ▲73Compare - #1881PS 110 Theodore SchoenfeldNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.2 mi away1,881st of 2,326
ELA 40% ▲12 · Math 37% ▲10Compare - –Wildflower New York Charter SchoolWildflower New York Charter School · 0.2 mi away · charterCompare
- #637Harriet Tubman Charter SchoolHarriet Tubman Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter637th of 2,326
ELA 70% ▲42 · Math 68% ▲41Compare - #2062PS 132 Garrett A MorganNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away2,062nd of 2,326
ELA 35% ▲7 · Math 29% ▲2Compare - #1439PS 63 Author's AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away1,439th of 2,326
ELA 52% ▲24 · Math 46% ▲19Compare
What school district is PS 55 Benjamin Franklin in?
PS 55 Benjamin Franklin is part of the New York City Geographic District # 9 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 55 Benjamin Franklin a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 55 Benjamin Franklin 2,167th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 7% 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 55 Benjamin Franklin?
Hispanic 54%, Black 43%, White 1% (494 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 55 Benjamin Franklin 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.