Below Average
#4209 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 112 Bronxwood
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
1925 SCHEIFFELIN AVE, Bronx, NY 10466
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher
11.6:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,209 of 4,742
In Bronx
#375 of 452
public schools
In district
#54 of 62
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
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PS 112 Bronxwood
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About PS 112 Bronxwood
PS 112 Bronxwood is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11. PS 112 Bronxwood serves approximately 394 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 112 Bronxwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,209 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 112 Bronxwood show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
52% of students at PS 112 Bronxwood were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 112 Bronxwood — Students at PS 112 Bronxwood score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.8/10.
How PS 112 Bronxwood Compares
See how PS 112 Bronxwood performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1925 SCHEIFFELIN AVE, Bronx, NY 10466
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 112 Bronxwood may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BAYCHESTER ACADEMY (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 68 (rated 7.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING (rated 5.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SCO FAMILY SERVICES - THE CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.1 mi | — |
| SCO FAMILY SERVICES - THE CHRISTOPHER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | — |
| BAYCHESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| ONE WORLD MIDDLE SCHOOL AT EDENWALD Bronx | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| BRONX ALLIANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.0 |
| PS 111 SETON FALLS Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| BAYCHESTER ACADEMY Bronx | 0.3 mi | 8.7 |
| NEW COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| WAKE-EDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| PS 68 Bronx | 0.5 mi | 7.4 |
| PS 78 ANNE HUTCHINSON Bronx | 0.5 mi | 4.5 |
| NEW WORLD HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| BRONXWOOD PREPARATORY ACADEMY (THE) Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| ACAD-SCHOLARSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP Bronx | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| PS 87 Bronx | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| PS 723 Bronx | 0.6 mi | 3.2 |
| GARVEY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10466 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,328
Median Home Value
$605,300
Median Rent
$1,528/mo
Population
74,061
College Educated
25.9%
Homeownership
40.6%
Avg Commute
43.6 min
Poverty Rate
19.9%
Median Age
37.2
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| ARTHUR P MOMOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Plattsburgh, NY | 4.0 |
| BROOKHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brookhaven, NY | 4.0 |
| DONLIN DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Liverpool, NY | 4.0 |
| DURAND-EASTMAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 4.0 |
| E J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pine Bush, NY | 4.0 |
| G W KRIEGER SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY | 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 112 Bronxwood
What grades does PS 112 Bronxwood serve?
PS 112 Bronxwood serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 112 Bronxwood?
PS 112 Bronxwood has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 112 Bronxwood?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 112 Bronxwood is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 112 Bronxwood rank in NY?
PS 112 Bronxwood ranks #4,209 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 112 Bronxwood's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 112 Bronxwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 112 Bronxwood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 112 Bronxwood has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 112 Bronxwood a charter school?
No, PS 112 Bronxwood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 112 Bronxwood a Title I school?
No, PS 112 Bronxwood is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 112 Bronxwood?
95.4% of students at PS 112 Bronxwood qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.0%
- Phone
- (718) 654-6377
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11- District Enrollment
- 32,583
- Schools in District
- 62
- District Rank
- #54 of 62
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