Is P.S. 179 a good school?

P.S. 179 has an overall score of 63/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 42% proficiency in ELA and 37% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 179 serve?

P.S. 179 serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 208 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 179?

P.S. 179 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. 179 offer?

P.S. 179 offers 3-K and Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 179 located?

P.S. 179 is located at 468 EAST 140 STREET, New York, NY in District 7.

P.S. 179

P.S. 179 rated 63/100 in Bronx, District 7. ELA proficiency: 42%. Math proficiency: 37%. 208 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 07X179
District: 7
Borough: Bronx
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 208
Overall score: 63/100
ELA proficiency: 42%
Math proficiency: 37%
Address: 468 EAST 140 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. 179

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

Responses87

Response rate41%

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). School Facilities and Services sits lower (90/100). 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: 98 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 99 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 179 · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	93	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	100	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	94	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	95	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	98	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	97	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	98	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	94	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	99	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	90	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	100	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 07X179

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 179

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

Responses27

Response rate82%

Published topics23 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Outreach to Parents 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: 88 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 86 / 100
Early Childhood Instruction: 80 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 179 · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	95	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	68	0–69 · Lower end
Conflict Resolution	92	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	92	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	80	70–89 · Middle band
Guidance	79	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Learning Environment	97	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	85	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	88	70–89 · Middle band
Outreach to Parents	100	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	86	70–89 · Middle band
Preventing Bullying	85	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	89	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Professional Development	89	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Student Discussion	68	0–69 · Lower end
Safety	76	70–89 · Middle band
School Commitment	93	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	80	70–89 · Middle band
Social-Emotional	91	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	97	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	60	0–69 · Lower end
Teacher-Principal Trust	89	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Teacher Trust	86	70–89 · Middle band
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 07X179

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

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