Needs Improvement
#4429 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 17
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
778 FOREST AVE, Bronx, NY 10456
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 426 schools in Bronx. Learn more
Enrollment
658
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
658
Student-Teacher
5.3:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,429 of 4,742
In Bronx
#405 of 452
public schools
In district
#42 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 17
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About PS 17
PS 17 is a public school in Bronx, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 17 serves approximately 658 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 17 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,429 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.3:1 students to teachers, PS 17 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
63% of students at PS 17 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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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 17 Compares
See how PS 17 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
778 FOREST AVE, Bronx, NY 10456
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 17 may also want to explore other schools in the area. NYC CHARTER HS - AECI (rated 8.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL-BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NEW VISIONS CHTR HS-ADV MA/SCI II (rated 7.8/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10456 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,676
Median Home Value
$428,800
Median Rent
$1,194/mo
Population
86,958
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
6.6%
Avg Commute
41 min
Poverty Rate
36.8%
Median Age
33.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| PS 188 Bronx, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 469-BRONX SCHOOL FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING (THE) Bronx, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 53 Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 993 Floral Park, NY | 3.6 |
| SOUTH RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL IS/PS 25 Staten Island, NY | 3.6 |
| BOYS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK Bronx, NY | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 17
What grades does PS 17 serve?
PS 17 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend PS 17?
PS 17 has an enrollment of approximately 658 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 17?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 17 is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 17 rank in NY?
PS 17 ranks #4,429 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 17's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 17 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 17 a charter school?
No, PS 17 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 17 a Title I school?
No, PS 17 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 17?
93.6% of students at PS 17 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 658
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.4%
- Phone
- (718) 665-5617
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #42 of 58
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