PS 66 School of Higher Expectations
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #12 · Grades PK-5
221st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 90%▲ Improving
PS 66 School of Higher Expectations ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 66 School of Higher Expectations 221st 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 90% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 91th in 2025 — improving.
PS 66 School of Higher Expectations test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 66 School of Higher Expectations students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 468 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.9% | 70.5% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 27.3% | 26.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 2.1% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near PS 66 School of Higher Expectations
Typical home value $527K in zip 10460 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 66 School of Higher Expectations
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Fairmont Neighborhood SchoolNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.2 mi away1,995th of 2,326
ELA 35% · Math 35% - 7Samara Community SchoolNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.2 mi away811th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 68% - 1PS 134 George F BristowNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.4 mi away2,183rd of 2,326
ELA 27% · Math 26% - 5PS 61 Francisco OllerNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.5 mi away1,393rd of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 48% - 2PS 195New York City Geographic District #12 · 0.5 mi away2,082nd of 2,326
ELA 29% · Math 34% - 2PS 196New York City Geographic District #12 · 0.5 mi away2,074th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 31% - –Bold Charter SchoolBold Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter
- 3PS 150 Charles James FoxNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.5 mi away1,715th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 66 School of Higher Expectations in?
PS 66 School of Higher Expectations is part of the New York City Geographic District #12 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 66 School of Higher Expectations a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 66 School of Higher Expectations 221st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 90% 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 66 School of Higher Expectations?
Hispanic 71%, Black 26%, American Indian 1% (468 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 66 School of Higher Expectations cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10460 is $527K 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.