P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti

P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti (11X108) is a public school in District 11, Pelham Parkway, Bronx, serving grades pre-K, K–7. In 2026, 70% of tested students were proficient in reading and 86% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 846 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 22 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–7
  • Neighborhood: Pelham Parkway
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti
1964 Yates Avenue
Bronx, Pelham Parkway

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 86%, higher than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; math is up 12 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 22% in reading (41 tested), compared with 70% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Reading: 70% in 2026, down 7 points from 2025 and up 13 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; higher than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • English learners rose from 13% in 2023–24 to 19% in 2025–26, a larger increase than at most district elementary schools.

What its own parents say

96%

of parents trust the principal

96%

trust their child's teachers

92%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 91% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.58 · 72nd 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

70%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

360 students tested

Level 14%
Level 226%
Level 334%
Level 436%

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

Students in special education22%

41 students tested

General education students76%

319 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 368%
Grade 474%
Grade 553%
Grade 675%
Grade 781%

Mathematics

86%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

370 students tested

Level 11%
Level 213%
Level 343%
Level 443%

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

Students in special education59%

44 students tested

General education students90%

326 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 382%
Grade 496%
Grade 585%
Grade 682%
Grade 785%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school70%
District 1146%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school86%
District 1150%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests55%70%52%86%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
201855%52%
201957%55%
202248%58%
202357%74%
202463%80%
202577%84%
202670%86%

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. P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti (this school)70%

    Economic need index: 64%

  2. Economic need index: 91%0.8 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 82%0.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 75%0.7 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 89%0.6 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 81%0.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 88%0.8 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 85%0.6 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 91%0.7 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti (this school)86%

    Economic need index: 64%

  2. Economic need index: 75%0.7 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 82%0.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 91%0.8 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 81%0.7 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 89%0.6 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 85%0.6 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 91%0.7 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 88%0.8 mi away

P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti vs P.S. 083 Donald Hertz

MeasureP.S. 108 Philip J. AbinantiP.S. 083 Donald Hertz
2026 reading proficient70% (-7 points vs 2025)50% (-4 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient86% (+2 points vs 2025)59% (-1 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)22.025.8
Enrollment (2025–26)8461409
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.813.0
Family satisfaction (2026)92%94%
Principal trust (2026)96%96%
Teacher trust (2026)96%95%
Leadership (2026)97%96%
Distance between schools0.5 mi

P.S. 108 Philip J. Abinanti has higher math proficiency than P.S. 083 Donald Hertz (86% vs 59%) and higher reading proficiency (70% vs 50%).

Student body

Enrollment

846 students

pre-K, K–7 · up 129 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

22

children in the average K–5 class; about 11.8 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

19%

was 15% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

80% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 64% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

19%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 43% White, 36% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 4% Black, 1% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 64% — 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
97%
Disability support services
87%
Outreach
94%
Facilities
90%
Parent involvement
94%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

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Address

1964 Yates Avenue

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 22% in reading (41 tested), compared with 70% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.
  • This school serves elementary and middle grades, so its scores blend both. Compare it with K–5 schools carefully.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool
  • Location: Pelham Parkway, Bronx
  • Address: 1964 Yates Avenue