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PS 55 Benjamin Franklin

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

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About PS 55 Benjamin Franklin

PS 55 Benjamin Franklin is a public school in Bronx, New York, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 495 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. With about 40.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.2 students per teacher. There are 779 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city. New York City Geographic District # 9 runs 69 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	450 St Paul's Pl, Bronx, NY 10456
Phone	(718) 681-6227
School district	New York City Geographic District # 9
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	495
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	40.5
Students per teacher	12.2
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 360008602238). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Success Academy Charter School-Bronx 2Charter · Grades K to 8Bronx · under 0.1 mi Frederick Douglass Academy III Secondary SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bronx · 0.2 mi IS 219 New Venture SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bronx · 0.2 mi KappaPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bronx · 0.2 mi Eximius College Preparatory Academy: a College Board SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bronx · 0.2 mi Bronx Center for Science and MathematicsPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bronx · 0.2 mi PS 42 ClaremontPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bronx · 0.2 mi Icahn Charter School 1Charter · Grades K to 8Bronx · 0.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 55 Benjamin Franklin serve?

PS 55 Benjamin Franklin serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 55 Benjamin Franklin?

PS 55 Benjamin Franklin reported 495 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 55 Benjamin Franklin?

About 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 495 students and 40.5 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 55 Benjamin Franklin a public or charter school?

PS 55 Benjamin Franklin is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 55 Benjamin Franklin in?

PS 55 Benjamin Franklin 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 55 Benjamin Franklin located?

PS 55 Benjamin Franklin is at 450 St Paul's Pl, Bronx, NY 10456. The phone number is (718) 681-6227.

How many other schools are near PS 55 Benjamin Franklin?

There are 779 other schools within 5 miles of PS 55 Benjamin Franklin in our directory.