PS 85 Great Expectations
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #10 · Grades PK-5
1,657th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
PS 85 Great Expectations ranking
SchoolRow ranks PS 85 Great Expectations 1,657th 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 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
PS 85 Great Expectations test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
PS 85 Great Expectations students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 647 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.4% | 68.5% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 26.2% | 28.7% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near PS 85 Great Expectations
Typical home value $426K in zip 10458 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near PS 85 Great Expectations
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –PS 209New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.2 mi away
- 5PS 159 Luis Mumoz Marin BilingNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.2 mi away1,343rd of 2,326
ELA 59% · Math 43% - 4PS 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.3 mi away1,475th of 2,326
ELA 52% · Math 45% - 2PS 33 Timothy DwightNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away2,070th of 2,326
ELA 31% · Math 33% - 1PS 23 New Children's School (The)New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away2,271st of 2,326
ELA 28% · Math 12% - 1PS 59 Community School of Technology (The)New York City Geographic District #10 · 0.4 mi away2,251st of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 6KIPP Freedom Charter SchoolKIPP Freedom Charter School · 0.5 mi away · charter937th of 2,326
ELA 61% · Math 61% - 2PS 246 Poe CenterNew York City Geographic District #10 · 0.5 mi away1,867th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is PS 85 Great Expectations in?
PS 85 Great Expectations is part of the New York City Geographic District #10 district in Bronx, New York.
Is PS 85 Great Expectations a good school?
SchoolRow ranks PS 85 Great Expectations 1,657th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 29% 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 85 Great Expectations?
Hispanic 69%, Black 29% (647 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near PS 85 Great Expectations cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10458 is $426K 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.