Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #11
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · City, large
1,099th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
1640 BRONXDALE AVE, Bronx, NY 10462
(718)409-3001NCES ID 360008806217Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy 1,099th 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 53% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 53th 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 602 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2010, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.8% | 59.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 13.4% | 18.9% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Asian | 9.6% | 11.3% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 16.3% | 8.3% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Typical home value $252K in zip 10462 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/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy
- #99Icahn Charter School 2Icahn Charter School 2 · 0 mi away · charter99th of 2,326
ELA 92% ▲39 · Math 88% ▲26Compare - #1052PS 83 Donald HertzNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.3 mi away1,052nd of 2,326
ELA 55% ▲2 · Math 62% =Compare - #44Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2 · 0.3 mi away · charter44th of 2,326
ELA 93% ▲40 · Math 96% ▲34Compare - #239STEAM Bridge School (The)New York City Geographic District #11 · 0.4 mi away239th of 2,326
ELA 84% ▲31 · Math 80% ▲18Compare - #1543Linden Tree Elementary SchoolNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.5 mi away1,543rd of 2,326
ELA 44% ▼9 · Math 49% ▼13Compare - #1268PS 106 ParkchesterNew York City Geographic District #11 · 0.6 mi away1,268th of 2,326
ELA 52% ▼1 · Math 54% ▼8Compare - #1141Bronx Little SchoolNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.6 mi away1,141st of 2,326
ELA 63% ▲10 · Math 50% ▼12Compare - #1214PS 536New York City Geographic District #12 · 0.6 mi away1,214th of 2,326
ELA 47% ▼6 · Math 61% ▼1Compare
What school district is Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy in?
Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District #11 district in Bronx, New York.
Is Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy 1,099th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 53% 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/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy?
Hispanic 60%, White 19%, Asian 11%, Black 8% (602 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10462 is $252K 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.