Below Average
#4153 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 73 Bronx
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
1020 ANDERSON AVE, Bronx, NY 10452
Enrollment
320
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
320
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,153 of 4,742
In Bronx
#367 of 452
public schools
In district
#61 of 69
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
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PS 73 Bronx
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About PS 73 Bronx
PS 73 Bronx is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9. PS 73 Bronx serves approximately 320 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 73 Bronx has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,153 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 73 Bronx show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 73 Bronx sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
69% of students at PS 73 Bronx 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 73 Bronx — Students at PS 73 Bronx score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 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: 6.1/10.
How PS 73 Bronx Compares
See how PS 73 Bronx performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1020 ANDERSON AVE, Bronx, NY 10452
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 73 Bronx may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BRONX ACADEMY OF PROMISE CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SOUTH BRONX CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL IV (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FAMILY SCHOOL (THE) (rated 7.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10452 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$37,854
Median Home Value
$263,000
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
Population
76,745
College Educated
14.3%
Homeownership
3.3%
Avg Commute
44.1 min
Poverty Rate
35.6%
Median Age
33.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 73 Bronx
What grades does PS 73 Bronx serve?
PS 73 Bronx serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 73 Bronx?
PS 73 Bronx has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 73 Bronx?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 73 Bronx is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 73 Bronx rank in NY?
PS 73 Bronx ranks #4,153 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 73 Bronx's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 73 Bronx has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 73 Bronx?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 73 Bronx has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 73 Bronx a charter school?
No, PS 73 Bronx is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 73 Bronx a Title I school?
No, PS 73 Bronx is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 73 Bronx?
95.3% of students at PS 73 Bronx 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
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.4%
- Phone
- (718) 681-6776
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9- District Enrollment
- 26,766
- Schools in District
- 69
- District Rank
- #61 of 69
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