Samara Community School
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District #12
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
811th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 65%▲ Improving
1570 BOONE AVE, Bronx, NY 10460
(718)860-5332NCES ID 360009006474Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Samara Community School 811th 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 65% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 65th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 297 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2014, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2014 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.6% | 85.9% | ▲ 14.3 pts | |
| Black | 28.4% | 12.1% | ▼ 16.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Typical home value $527K in zip 10460 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 Samara Community School
- #1995Fairmont Neighborhood SchoolNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.1 mi away1,995th of 2,326
ELA 35% ▼26 · Math 35% ▼33Compare - #221PS 66 School of Higher ExpectationsNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.2 mi away221st of 2,326
ELA 80% ▲19 · Math 86% ▲18Compare - #2082PS 195New York City Geographic District #12 · 0.4 mi away2,082nd of 2,326
ELA 29% ▼32 · Math 34% ▼34Compare - #2074PS 196New York City Geographic District #12 · 0.4 mi away2,074th of 2,326
ELA 33% ▼28 · Math 31% ▼37Compare - #2119PS 214New York City Geographic District #12 · 0.4 mi away2,119th of 2,326
ELA 31% ▼30 · Math 27% ▼41Compare - #1393PS 61 Francisco OllerNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.5 mi away1,393rd of 2,326
ELA 52% ▼9 · Math 48% ▼20Compare - –Vida Bogart School for All Children (The)NYC Special Schools - District 75 · 0.5 mi awayCompare
- #2047PS 6 West FarmsNew York City Geographic District #12 · 0.5 mi away2,047th of 2,326
ELA 34% ▼27 · Math 31% ▼37Compare
What school district is Samara Community School in?
Samara Community School is part of the New York City Geographic District #12 district in Bronx, New York.
Is Samara Community School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Samara Community School 811th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Samara Community School?
Hispanic 86%, Black 12%, Two or more races 1% (297 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Samara Community School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10460 is $527K 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.