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PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman

Bronx, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District #11

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About PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman

PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman is a public school in Bronx, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 334 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. There are about 12 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (27.9 teachers in all). It is one of 61 schools in New York City Geographic District #11. Within 5 miles there are 478 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a large city.

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School facts

Address	850 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY 10475
Phone	(718) 904-5570
School district	New York City Geographic District #11
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	334
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27.9
Students per teacher	12
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Bronx County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360008800158). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

MS 596Public · Grades PreK to 8Bronx · under 0.1 mi PS 176Public · Grades 6 to 12Bronx · under 0.1 mi IS 181 Pablo CasalsPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bronx · 0.1 mi Bronx Health Sciences High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bronx · 0.1 mi Harry S Truman High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bronx · 0.1 mi PS 153 Helen KellerPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bronx · 0.1 mi MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale WilliamsPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bronx · 0.2 mi Garvey SchoolPrivate · Grades K to 8Bronx · 0.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman serve?

PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman?

PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman reported 334 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman?

About 12 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 334 students and 27.9 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman a public or charter school?

PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman in?

PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman is part of New York City Geographic District #11. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-11/

Where is PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman located?

PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman is at 850 Baychester Ave, Bronx, NY 10475. The phone number is (718) 904-5570.

How many other schools are near PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman?

There are 478 other schools within 5 miles of PS 178 Dr Selman Waksman in our directory.