PS 291 vs PS 396
PS 291 has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 5.4/10. PS 291 is significantly larger with 356 students, about 1.6× the size of PS 396 (218). In math proficiency, PS 291 leads at 34.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
PS 291
Bronx, NY
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
356 students
PS 396
Bronx, NY
5.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
218 students
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| Metric | PS 291 | PS 396 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.8 | 5.2 |
| Growth Score | 8.9 | 5.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.2% | 93.1% |
| Environment Score | 4.4 | 6.1 |
| State Rank | #1,179 of 4,744 | #3,592 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 75th | 24th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 291 | PS 396 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 38.0% | 27.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bronx (10453) | Bronx (10453) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,482 | $35,482 |
| Median Home Value | $580,100 | $580,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,393 | $1,393 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 14.5% | 14.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 33.7% | 33.7% |
| Avg Commute | 43 min | 43 min |