Needs Improvement
#4523 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 91
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
2200 AQUEDUCT AVE, Bronx, NY 10453
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
353
Student-Teacher
8.6:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,523 of 4,742
In Bronx
#420 of 452
public schools
In district
#77 of 83
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
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PS 91
Elementary School in Bronx · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 91
PS 91 is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10. PS 91 serves approximately 353 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 91 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,523 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 91 show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 8.6:1 students to teachers, PS 91 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
58% of students at PS 91 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 91 — Students at PS 91 score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.5/10.
How PS 91 Compares
See how PS 91 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2200 AQUEDUCT AVE, Bronx, NY 10453
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 91 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 236 LANGSTON HUGHES (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR (rated 6.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOPE ACADEMY OF THE BRONX Bronx | 0.1 mi | — |
| PS 291 Bronx | 0.1 mi | 3.8 |
| PS 15 INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING Bronx | 0.1 mi | 5.3 |
| IS 206 ANN MERSEREAU Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.9 |
| PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.6 |
| KIPP FREEDOM CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZENSHIP Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.1 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Bronx | 0.3 mi | 3.9 |
| CRESTON ACADEMY Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.7 |
| MS 390 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 396 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.0 |
| PS 306 Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| BRONX SCHOOL OF YOUNG LEADERS (THE) Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.6 |
| ACADEMY FOR PERSONAL LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE Bronx | 0.4 mi | 6.4 |
| ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 33 TIMOTHY DWIGHT Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| PS 226 Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.2 |
| PS 236 LANGSTON HUGHES Bronx | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| IS 117 JOSEPH H WADE Bronx | 0.6 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10453 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,482
Median Home Value
$580,100
Median Rent
$1,393/mo
Population
78,270
College Educated
14.5%
Homeownership
4.9%
Avg Commute
42.9 min
Poverty Rate
33.7%
Median Age
34.7
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|---|---|
| ARMOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hamburg, NY | 3.4 |
| CALVIN COOLIDGE SCHOOL Binghamton, NY | 3.4 |
| CECIL H PARKER SCHOOL Mount Vernon, NY | 3.4 |
| DOLGEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dolgeville, NY | 3.4 |
| EAST SYRACUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Syracuse, NY | 3.4 |
| FASSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmira, NY | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 91
What grades does PS 91 serve?
PS 91 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend PS 91?
PS 91 has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 91?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 91 is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 91 rank in NY?
PS 91 ranks #4,523 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 91's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 91 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 91?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 91 has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 91 a charter school?
No, PS 91 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 91 a Title I school?
No, PS 91 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 91?
97.7% of students at PS 91 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.1%
- Phone
- (718) 584-5805
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10- District Enrollment
- 43,655
- Schools in District
- 83
- District Rank
- #77 of 83
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