PS 63 Author's Academy
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 9
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,439th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
1260 FRANKLIN AVE, Bronx, NY 10456
(718)589-3058NCES ID 360008605561Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 63 Author's Academy 1,439th 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 38% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 38th 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 405 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.3% | 62.7% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Black | 41.7% | 31.6% | ▼ 10.1 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. 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
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ELA 28% ▼24 · Math 27% ▼19Compare
What school district is PS 63 Author's Academy in?
PS 63 Author's Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District # 9 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 63 Author's Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 63 Author's Academy 1,439th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 38% 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 63 Author's Academy?
Hispanic 63%, Black 32%, White 3%, Two or more races 1% (405 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 63 Author's Academy 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.