PS 56 Norwood Heights
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #10
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, large
1,626th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
341 E 207TH ST, Bronx, NY 10467
(718)920-1100NCES ID 360008702244Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 56 Norwood Heights 1,626th 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 67th 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 626 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.4% | 64.4% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| Asian | 23.6% | 17.9% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| White | 8.6% | 7.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 14.2% | 7.0% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 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 $438K in zip 10467 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 56 Norwood Heights
- #1096Bronx Community Charter SchoolBronx Community Charter School · 0.2 mi away · charter1,096th of 2,326
ELA 59% ▲16 · Math 56% ▲10Compare - #1920Bedford Park Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.2 mi away1,920th of 2,326
ELA 39% ▼4 · Math 36% ▼10Compare - #1629Ps/Ms 280 Mosholu ParkwayNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away1,629th of 2,326
ELA 45% ▲2 · Math 45% ▼1Compare - #1894PS 41 Gun Hill RoadNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.4 mi away1,894th of 2,326
ELA 42% ▼1 · Math 34% ▼12Compare - #2207PS 94 Kings College SchoolNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away2,207th of 2,326
ELA 26% ▼17 · Math 23% ▼23Compare - #1853Ps/Ms 20 Po George J Werdan IIINew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away1,853rd of 2,326
ELA 40% ▼3 · Math 39% ▼7Compare - #1555PS 8 Isaac VarianNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.5 mi away1,555th of 2,326
ELA 47% ▲4 · Math 45% ▼1Compare - #1217PS 76 Bennington School (The)New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.8 mi away1,217th of 2,326
ELA 54% ▲11 · Math 55% ▲9Compare
What school district is PS 56 Norwood Heights in?
PS 56 Norwood Heights is part of the New York City Geographic District #10 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 56 Norwood Heights a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 56 Norwood Heights 1,626th 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 56 Norwood Heights?
Hispanic 64%, Asian 18%, White 8%, Black 7% (626 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 56 Norwood Heights cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10467 is $438K 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.