P.S. 018 John Peter Zenger

P.S. 018 John Peter Zenger (07X018) is a public school in District 7, Mott Haven-Port Morris, Bronx, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 22% of tested students were proficient in reading and 30% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 287 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 17 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Mott Haven-Port Morris
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 018 John Peter Zenger
502 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10451, USA
Bronx, Mott Haven-Port Morris

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 22%, lower than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need — 35% of students here are in special education; general education students scored 32% in reading (2026).

Also worth knowing: Math: 30% in 2026, up 8 points from 2025.

What the numbers say

  • Reading is down 12 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Average class size (2025–26) is 17.0, smaller than most NYC elementary schools.
  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (25%) to compare results.
  • English learners make up 23% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district elementary schools.

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 25% answered

of parents trust the principal:
96%
trust their child's teachers:
95%
satisfied with the education overall:
92%

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.33 · 8th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

22%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

125 students tested

Level 146%
Level 232%
Level 317%
Level 45%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education2%

43 students tested

General education students32%

82 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 325%
Grade 419%
Grade 522%

Mathematics

30%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

125 students tested

Level 134%
Level 235%
Level 326%
Level 44%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education7%

42 students tested

General education students42%

83 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 341%
Grade 427%
Grade 527%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school22%
District 739%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school30%
District 745%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests24%22%24%30%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201824%24%
201924%21%
202224%20%
202333%28%
202421%26%
202527%22%
202622%30%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery97%

    Economic need index: 80%0.6 mi away

  2. P.S. 27762%

    Economic need index: 94%0.5 mi away

  3. P.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison36%

    Economic need index: 93%0.4 mi away

  4. P.S./M.S. 029 Melrose School35%

    Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  5. Academy of Exploratory Arts31%

    Economic need index: 94%0.5 mi away

  6. Young Leaders Elementary School30%

    Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  7. P.S. 030 Wilton23%

    Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  8. P.S. 018 John Peter Zenger (this school)22%

    Economic need index: >95%

  9. South Bronx Literacy Academy9%

    Economic need index: 88%0.5 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery100%

    Economic need index: 80%0.6 mi away

  2. P.S. 27772%

    Economic need index: 94%0.5 mi away

  3. Young Leaders Elementary School56%

    Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  4. P.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison53%

    Economic need index: 93%0.4 mi away

  5. Academy of Exploratory Arts48%

    Economic need index: 94%0.5 mi away

  6. P.S./M.S. 029 Melrose School41%

    Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  7. P.S. 030 Wilton32%

    Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  8. P.S. 018 John Peter Zenger (this school)30%

    Economic need index: >95%

  9. South Bronx Literacy Academy≤5%

    Economic need index: 88%0.5 mi away

P.S. 018 John Peter Zenger vs P.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison

MeasureP.S. 018 John Peter ZengerP.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison
2026 reading proficient22% (-5 points vs 2025)36% (+1 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient30% (+8 points vs 2025)53% (+8 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)17.019.8
Enrollment (2025–26)287515
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)8.39.5
Family satisfaction (2026)92%94%
Principal trust (2026)96%97%
Teacher trust (2026)95%98%
Leadership (2026)96%94%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

P.S. 018 John Peter Zenger has lower math proficiency than P.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison (30% vs 53%) and lower reading proficiency (22% vs 36%); 2026 math is lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need; 2026 reading is lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

Student body

Enrollment

287 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 161 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

17

children in the average K–5 class; about 8.3 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

23%

was 23% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

>95% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

35%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 4% White, 58% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 35% Black, 1% multiracial, 55% female, 45% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
96%
Disability support services
88%
Outreach
94%
Facilities
91%
Parent involvement
89%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

502 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10451, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 2% in reading (43 tested), compared with 22% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool, Dual Language Immersion
  • Location: Mott Haven-Port Morris, Bronx
  • Address: 502 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10451, USA