PS 97

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

Public school

About PS 97

PS 97 serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Bronx, New York. It reported 578 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. There are about 11.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (50.8 teachers in all). It is one of 61 schools in New York City Geographic District #11. Federal locale data places it in a large city. There are 578 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1375 Mace Ave, Bronx, NY 10469
Phone	(718) 655-4446
School district	New York City Geographic District #11
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	578
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	50.8
Students per teacher	11.4
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 360008802368). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

PS 121 ThroopPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bronx · 0.3 mi Icahn Charter School 4Charter · Grades K to 8Bronx · 0.5 mi Icahn Charter School 3Charter · Grades K to 8Bronx · 0.5 mi Icahn Charter School 5Charter · Grades K to 8Bronx · 0.5 mi Bronx Charter School for Better Learning IICharter · Grades K to 5Bronx · 0.5 mi Pelham Gardens Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bronx · 0.5 mi JHS 144 MichelangeloPublic · Grades 6 to 8Bronx · 0.5 mi St Catharine AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 6 to 12Bronx · 0.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does PS 97 serve?

PS 97 serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend PS 97?

PS 97 reported 578 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 97?

About 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 578 students and 50.8 teachers in federal data.

Is PS 97 a public or charter school?

PS 97 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is PS 97 in?

PS 97 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 97 located?

PS 97 is at 1375 Mace Ave, Bronx, NY 10469. The phone number is (718) 655-4446.

How many other schools are near PS 97?

There are 578 other schools within 5 miles of PS 97 in our directory.