Average
#3020 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 85 Great Expectations
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
2400 MARION AVE, Bronx, NY 10458
Enrollment
647
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
647
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,020 of 4,742
In Bronx
#232 of 452
public schools
In district
#41 of 83
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
Academic growth
7.2 / 10
Very Good
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PS 85 Great Expectations
Elementary School in Bronx · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 85 Great Expectations
PS 85 Great Expectations is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10. PS 85 Great Expectations serves approximately 647 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 85 Great Expectations has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,020 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 85 Great Expectations show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 4.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 85 Great Expectations 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.
45% of students at PS 85 Great Expectations 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 85 Great Expectations — Students at PS 85 Great Expectations score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.8%
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: 7.2/10.
How PS 85 Great Expectations Compares
See how PS 85 Great Expectations performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2400 MARION AVE, Bronx, NY 10458
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 85 Great Expectations may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 23 NEW CHILDREN'S SCHOOL (THE) (rated 6.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 209 (rated 6.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 209 Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 159 LUIS MUMOZ MARIN BILING Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.4 |
| JONAS BRONCK ACADEMY Bronx | 0.2 mi | 8.3 |
| PS 9 RYER AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| IS 254 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| ANGELO PATRI MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| THEATRE ARTS PRODUCTION COMPANY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.4 |
| ACADEMY FOR PERSONAL LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.4 |
| PS 23 NEW CHILDREN'S SCHOOL (THE) Bronx | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 59 COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY (THE) Bronx | 0.4 mi | 2.2 |
| OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| BELMONT PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| FORDHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Bronx | 0.3 mi | 9.0 |
| FORDHAM LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Bronx | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Bronx | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| WEST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.8 |
| KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| PS 33 TIMOTHY DWIGHT Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| PS 246 POE CENTER Bronx | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| THOMAS C GIORDANO MIDDLE SCHOOL 45 Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10458 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,107
Median Home Value
$515,700
Median Rent
$1,548/mo
Population
78,741
College Educated
16.1%
Homeownership
3.9%
Avg Commute
44.3 min
Poverty Rate
29.8%
Median Age
31.1
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|---|---|
| ALICE E GRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmsford, NY | 5.6 |
| BEREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Montgomery, NY | 5.6 |
| BROADALBIN-PERTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amsterdam, NY | 5.6 |
| CENTENNIAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Roosevelt, NY | 5.6 |
| CRAIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schenectady, NY | 5.6 |
| LAS HERMANAS MIRABAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL Yonkers, NY | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 85 Great Expectations
What grades does PS 85 Great Expectations serve?
PS 85 Great Expectations serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 85 Great Expectations?
PS 85 Great Expectations has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 85 Great Expectations?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 85 Great Expectations is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 85 Great Expectations rank in NY?
PS 85 Great Expectations ranks #3,020 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 85 Great Expectations's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 85 Great Expectations has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 85 Great Expectations?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 85 Great Expectations has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 85 Great Expectations a charter school?
No, PS 85 Great Expectations is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 85 Great Expectations a Title I school?
No, PS 85 Great Expectations is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 85 Great Expectations?
96.8% of students at PS 85 Great Expectations 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
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.1%
- Phone
- (718) 584-5275
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10- District Enrollment
- 43,655
- Schools in District
- 83
- District Rank
- #41 of 83
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