PS 72 Dr William Dorney
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 8
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
1,424th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▼ Declining
2951 DEWEY AVE, Bronx, NY 10465
(718)822-5311NCES ID 360008502295Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks PS 72 Dr William Dorney 1,424th 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 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 39th 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 581 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.5% | 68.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 20.4% | 16.9% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Asian | 4.2% | 7.7% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| White | 6.7% | 5.7% | ▼ 1.0 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 $682K in zip 10465 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 72 Dr William Dorney
- #1287Bronx Delta SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.3 mi away1,287th of 2,326
ELA 57% ▲9 · Math 48% ▼2Compare - #561PS 304 Early Childhood SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.7 mi away561st of 2,326
ELA 70% ▲22 · Math 73% ▲23Compare - #1154PS 14 Senator John CalandraNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1 mi away1,154th of 2,326
ELA 51% ▲3 · Math 61% ▲11Compare - #1525Bronx Arts and Science Charter SchoolBronx Arts and Science Charter School · 1 mi away · charter1,525th of 2,326
ELA 46% ▼2 · Math 49% ▼1Compare - #344PS 71 Rose E ScalaNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.7 mi away344th of 2,326
ELA 56% ▲8 · Math 100% ▲50Compare - #1340Ps/Ms 194New York City Geographic District #11 · 1.7 mi away1,340th of 2,326
ELA 48% = · Math 54% ▲4Compare - #1233PS 36 UnionportNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.7 mi away1,233rd of 2,326
ELA 54% ▲6 · Math 53% ▲3Compare - #1755PS 138 Samuel RandallNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.8 mi away1,755th of 2,326
ELA 40% ▼8 · Math 43% ▼7Compare
What school district is PS 72 Dr William Dorney in?
PS 72 Dr William Dorney is part of the New York City Geographic District # 8 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 72 Dr William Dorney a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 72 Dr William Dorney 1,424th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 39% 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 72 Dr William Dorney?
Hispanic 69%, Black 17%, Asian 8%, White 6% (581 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 72 Dr William Dorney cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10465 is $682K 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.