For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 586 students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public preschools in University Heights are P.s. 396 and P.s. 226. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 396
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 294-0862
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 294-0862
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 226
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Sedgwick Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(929) 452-3090
Bronx, NY 10453
(929) 452-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx, NY?
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx?
the neighborhood of University Heights, Bronx public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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