PS 179

Bronx, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 7

Public school

About PS 179

Located in Bronx, New York, PS 179 is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 198 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. There are about 10.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (18.3 teachers in all). Families comparing options will find 850 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a large city. It is one of 41 schools in New York City Geographic District # 7.

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School facts

Address	468 E 140th St, Bronx, NY 10454
Phone	(718) 292-2237
School district	New York City Geographic District # 7
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	198
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	18.3
Students per teacher	10.8
Charter school	No
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 360008405118). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 179 serve?

PS 179 serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 179?

PS 179 reported 198 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 179?

About 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 198 students and 18.3 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 179 a public or charter school?

PS 179 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 179 in?

PS 179 is part of New York City Geographic District # 7. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-7/

Where is PS 179 located?

PS 179 is at 468 E 140th St, Bronx, NY 10454. The phone number is (718) 292-2237.

How many other schools are near PS 179?

There are 850 other schools within 5 miles of PS 179 in our directory.