Below Average
#4220 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School
Elementary School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
750 JENNINGS ST, Bronx, NY 10459
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 426 schools in Bronx. Learn more
Enrollment
706
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
706
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,220 of 4,742
In Bronx
#377 of 452
public schools
In district
#28 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School
Elementary School in Bronx · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School
PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School serves approximately 706 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,220 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 6:1 students to teachers, PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
84% of students at PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School 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
96.6%
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 186 Walter J Damrosch School Compares
See how PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
750 JENNINGS ST, Bronx, NY 10459
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. URBAN SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 150 CHARLES JAMES FOX (rated 4.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, WILDFLOWER NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 3.7/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| URBAN SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| NYC AUTISM CHARTER SCHOOL BRONX Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.7 |
| PS 134 GEORGE F BRISTOW Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.4 |
| PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.0 |
| MOTT HALL CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| METROPOLITAN HIGH SCHOOL (THE) Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| PS 110 THEODORE SCHOENFELD Bronx | 0.3 mi | 3.2 |
| MOTT HALL III Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| WILDFLOWER NEW YORK CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.7 |
| BRONX LATIN SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| BRONX CAREER AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| DR RICHARD IZQUIERDO HEALTH AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| EXIMIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| BRONX CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Bronx | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| R T HUDSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | — |
| IS 219 NEW VENTURE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY III SECONDARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
| KAPPA Bronx | 0.3 mi | 3.1 |
| PS 150 CHARLES JAMES FOX Bronx | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| BRONX INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10459 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$39,276
Median Home Value
$589,500
Median Rent
$1,285/mo
Population
49,753
College Educated
13.8%
Homeownership
11.8%
Avg Commute
41.3 min
Poverty Rate
33.5%
Median Age
33.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BENNETT PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Buffalo, NY | 4.0 |
| BIRCHWOOD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Melville, NY | 4.0 |
| BROOKHAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brookhaven, NY | 4.0 |
| E J RUSSELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pine Bush, NY | 4.0 |
| FRAZER K-8 SCHOOL Syracuse, NY | 4.0 |
| G W KRIEGER SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY | 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School
What grades does PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School serve?
PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School?
PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School is 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 186 Walter J Damrosch School rank in NY?
PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School ranks #4,220 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School 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.
Is PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School a charter school?
No, PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School a Title I school?
No, PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School?
96.6% of students at PS 186 Walter J Damrosch School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 117
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.4%
- Phone
- (718) 378-0006
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #28 of 58
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