Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Grades K-8
1,875th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School 1,875th 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 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 836 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.8% | 92.2% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 7.2% | 4.5% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 1.0% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
Typical home value $339K in zip 10452 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1PS 114 Luis Llorens Torres SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.2 mi away2,204th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 24% - 4Bronx Academy of Promise Charter SchoolBronx Academy of Promise Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,474th of 2,326
ELA 65% · Math 31% - 7Family School (The)New York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away914th of 2,326
ELA 58% · Math 67% - 2Sheridan Academy for Young LeadersNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away1,929th of 2,326
ELA 33% · Math 41% - 5Family Life Academy Charter SchoolFamily Life Academy Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter1,329th of 2,326
ELA 51% · Math 52% - 6PS 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.3 mi away1,133rd of 2,326
ELA 70% · Math 43% - 4Walton Avenue School (The)New York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away1,603rd of 2,326
ELA 40% · Math 50% - 1Lucero Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 9 · 0.4 mi away2,244th of 2,326
ELA 24% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School in?
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 9 district in Bronx, New York.
Is Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School 1,875th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 19% 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/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
Hispanic 92%, Black 5%, White 1%, Asian 1% (836 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10452 is $339K 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.