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PS 53 Basheer Quisim

Bronx, New York · Grades PreK to 5 · New York City Geographic District # 9

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About PS 53 Basheer Quisim

PS 53 Basheer Quisim serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Bronx, New York. Enrollment was 600 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. With about 56.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.7 students per teacher. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. Families comparing options will find 793 other schools within 5 miles. New York City Geographic District # 9 runs 69 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	360 E 168th St, Bronx, NY 10456
Phone	(718) 681-7276
School district	New York City Geographic District # 9
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	600
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	56.2
Students per teacher	10.7
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 360008602232). 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 53 Basheer Quisim serve?

PS 53 Basheer Quisim serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 53 Basheer Quisim?

PS 53 Basheer Quisim reported 600 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 53 Basheer Quisim?

About 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 600 students and 56.2 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 53 Basheer Quisim a public or charter school?

PS 53 Basheer Quisim is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 53 Basheer Quisim in?

PS 53 Basheer Quisim is part of New York City Geographic District # 9. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-9/

Where is PS 53 Basheer Quisim located?

PS 53 Basheer Quisim is at 360 E 168th St, Bronx, NY 10456. The phone number is (718) 681-7276.

How many other schools are near PS 53 Basheer Quisim?

There are 793 other schools within 5 miles of PS 53 Basheer Quisim in our directory.