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PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr

Bronx, New York · Grades K to 8 · New York City Geographic District #10

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About PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr

PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr is a public school in Bronx, New York, serving kindergarten through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 638 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. With about 59.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.7 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #10 runs 82 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. There are 738 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2100 Walton Ave, Bronx, NY 10453
Phone	(718) 584-6004
School district	New York City Geographic District #10
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	638
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	59.9
Students per teacher	10.7
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 360008700183). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Creston AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bronx · 0.1 mi School for Environmental CitizenshipPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bronx · 0.1 mi KIPP Freedom Charter SchoolCharter · Grades K to 8Bronx · 0.2 mi PS 91Public · Grades K to 5Bronx · 0.3 mi IS 206 Ann MersereauPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bronx · 0.3 mi PS 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bronx · 0.4 mi Hope Academy of the BronxPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades 6 to 11Bronx · 0.4 mi Charter High School for Law and Social JusticeCharter · Grades 6 to 12Bronx · 0.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr serve?

PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr?

PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr reported 638 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr?

About 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 638 students and 59.9 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr a public or charter school?

PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr in?

PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr is part of New York City Geographic District #10. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-10/

Where is PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr located?

PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr is at 2100 Walton Ave, Bronx, NY 10453. The phone number is (718) 584-6004.

How many other schools are near PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr?

There are 738 other schools within 5 miles of PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr in our directory.