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Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy

Bronx, New York · Grades K to 8 · New York City Geographic District #11

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About Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy

Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy is a public school in Bronx, New York, serving kindergarten through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 603 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Bronx. There are about 12.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (49.2 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city. Families comparing options will find 629 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 61 schools in New York City Geographic District #11.

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School facts

Address	1640 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10462
Phone	(718) 409-3001
School district	New York City Geographic District #11
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	603
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	49.2
Students per teacher	12.3
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 360008806217). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Icahn Charter School 2Charter · Grades K to 8Bronx · under 0.1 mi St Raymond Elementary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Bronx · 0.3 mi PS 83 Donald HertzPublic · Grades K to 8Bronx · 0.3 mi Bronx Charter School for Excellence 2Charter · Grades K to 8Bronx · 0.3 mi St Raymond Academy for GirlsPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Bronx · 0.4 mi STEAM Bridge School (The)Public · Grades K to 5Bronx · 0.4 mi St Clares SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Bronx · 0.4 mi Linden Tree Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bronx · 0.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy serve?

Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy?

Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy reported 603 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy?

About 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 603 students and 49.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy a public or charter school?

Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy in?

Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy 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/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy located?

Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy is at 1640 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10462. The phone number is (718) 409-3001.

How many other schools are near Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy?

There are 629 other schools within 5 miles of Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy in our directory.