P.S. 179

P.S. 179

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
468 E 140th St,  Bronx, NY
Mott Haven Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 7
4.6
203 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Director - Ms. Sherry Font Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.1%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
5
Student Progress
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
19%
State Average
13%
Math
25%
State Average
20%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
199:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Economically disadvantaged
91.2%
Hispanic
78.5%
Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Limited English proficient
22.9%
Black
20%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/23/2025
I just want to say If you have special needs child that got placement offered for 3k and prek in this school do not hesitate ! My autistic daughter attended this school for 2 years and she absolutely love it ! All team that works with these children are absolutely amazing. Kids her all the services...
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5.0 parent
11/28/2018
My child love to be going to this school because they have education as a high standard
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3.0 parent
8/25/2018
It's a nice school but even with all the staff they have available, I think they care more for the kids that know how to do the work. They rather act as if the child with the learning problem is a nuisance instead of trying to get them help. It's really strange to hear a seasoned teacher complain ab...
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5.0 parent
3/16/2011
My daughter attends Pre-K at PS 179 and I am very pleased with the education that she is receiving. Her teachers are amazing and we're grateful that she was given the opportunity to attend this school.
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P.S. 179

P.S. 179 is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Bronx, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 7 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 203 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. P.S. 179 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $747,735. Discover additional schools in the area, like Walkabout Bronx High School, Hostos-Lincoln Academy of Science, Health Opportunities High School, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 179.

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