Is P.S. 049 Willis Avenue a good school?

P.S. 049 Willis Avenue has an overall score of 83/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 58% proficiency in ELA and 67% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 049 Willis Avenue serve?

P.S. 049 Willis Avenue serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 499 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 049 Willis Avenue?

P.S. 049 Willis Avenue accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 049 Willis Avenue offer?

P.S. 049 Willis Avenue offers a District Gifted & Talented program, a Dual Language program, 3-K and Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 049 Willis Avenue located?

P.S. 049 Willis Avenue is located at 383 EAST 139 STREET, New York, NY in District 7.

P.S. 049 Willis Avenue

P.S. 049 Willis Avenue rated 83/100 in Bronx, District 7. ELA proficiency: 58%. Math proficiency: 67%. 499 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 07X049
District: 7
Borough: Bronx
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 499
Overall score: 83/100
ELA proficiency: 58%
Math proficiency: 67%
Address: 383 EAST 139 STREET, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 049 Willis Avenue

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses65

Response rate14%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher is among the highest published topics (100/100). Conflict Resolution sits lower (85/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 95 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 93 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 96 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 049 Willis Avenue · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	88	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	100	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	85	70–89 · Middle band
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	95	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	90	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	92	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	93	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	92	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	86	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	100	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 07X049

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How medians, score bands and missing values are handled

K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 049 Willis Avenue

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses55

Response rate98%

Published topics27 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate is among the highest published topics (100/100). Teacher Influence sits lower (60/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 91 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 87 / 100
Early Childhood Instruction: 100 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 049 Willis Avenue · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	87	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	100	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	100	90–100 · Higher end
Classroom Behavior	61	0–69 · Lower end
Conflict Resolution	95	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	92	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	100	90–100 · Higher end
Guidance	92	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	96	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	73	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	91	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	99	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	87	70–89 · Middle band
Preventing Bullying	67	0–69 · Lower end
Program Coherence	89	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Professional Development	78	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Student Discussion	67	0–69 · Lower end
Safety	82	70–89 · Middle band
School Commitment	84	70–89 · Middle band
School Facilities and Services	87	70–89 · Middle band
Social-Emotional	80	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Core Instruction	86	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	100	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher Influence	60	0–69 · Lower end
Teacher-Principal Trust	87	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Teacher Trust	85	70–89 · Middle band
Two-Way Communication	100	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 07X049

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled