PS 72 Dr William Dorney
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Grades PK-5
1,424th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▼ Declining
PS 72 Dr William Dorney ranking
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.
PS 72 Dr William Dorney test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 72 Dr William Dorney students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 581 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.7% | 68.7% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 20.7% | 16.9% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 7.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 4.6% | 5.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near PS 72 Dr William Dorney
Typical home value $682K in zip 10465 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 72 Dr William Dorney
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Bronx Delta SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.3 mi away1,287th of 2,326
ELA 57% · Math 48% - 8PS 304 Early Childhood SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 0.7 mi away561st of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 73% - 6PS 14 Senator John CalandraNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1 mi away1,154th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 61% - 4Bronx Arts and Science Charter SchoolBronx Arts and Science Charter School · 1 mi away · charter1,525th of 2,326
ELA 46% · Math 49% - 9PS 71 Rose E ScalaNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.7 mi away344th of 2,326
ELA 56% · Math 100% - 5Ps/Ms 194New York City Geographic District #11 · 1.7 mi away1,340th of 2,326
ELA 48% · Math 54% - 5PS 36 UnionportNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.7 mi away1,233rd of 2,326
ELA 54% · Math 53% - 3PS 138 Samuel RandallNew York City Geographic District # 8 · 1.8 mi away1,755th of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
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.