Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School

X376 Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School located at 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, NY 10473, USA

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–12
  • Neighborhood: East Bronx
  • Non-zoned

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X376 Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School
1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, NY 10473, USA
Bronx, East Bronx

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading (46%) and math (52%) proficiency are both about typical for NYC middle schools and higher than most of those with similar economic need.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 27% in reading (30 tested), compared with 46% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Trust in teachers (2026) is 99%, higher than most middle schools in the district and citywide.
  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 98%, higher than most middle schools in the district and citywide.
  • Trust in principal (2026) is 99%, higher than most middle schools in the district and citywide.
  • Math is up 28 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
  • Reading is up 10 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

98%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 84% 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: 0.53 · 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

46%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

122 students tested

Level 125%
Level 230%
Level 334%
Level 411%

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

Students in special education27%

30 students tested

General education students52%

92 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 646%
Grade 741%
Grade 850%

Mathematics

52%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

126 students tested

Level 125%
Level 222%
Level 338%
Level 414%

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

Students in special education23%

31 students tested

General education students62%

95 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 647%
Grade 751%
Grade 859%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school46%
District 840%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school52%
District 844%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests42%46%19%52%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
201842%19%
201930%23%
202226%3%
202336%25%
202441%39%
202545%51%
202646%52%

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. Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (this school)46%

    Economic need index: 93%

  2. Economic need index: 91%0.5 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 92%0.3 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 90%0.3 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School (this school)52%

    Economic need index: 93%

  2. Economic need index: 90%0.3 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 91%0.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 92%0.3 mi away

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School vs Bronx Compass High School

MeasureAntonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board SchoolBronx Compass High School
Enrollment (2025–26)395389
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.411.9
Family satisfaction (2026)98%98%
Principal trust (2026)99%98%
Teacher trust (2026)99%98%
Leadership (2026)99%99%
4-year graduation rate (2025)87%90%
Regents diploma rate (2025)65%79%
Distance between schools0.03 mi

Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School has lower Regents diploma rate (2025) than Bronx Compass High School (65% vs 79%).

Student body

Enrollment

395 students

6–12 · about the same over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

10.4

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

14%

was 15% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

90% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 93% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

28%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 65% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 24% Black, 0% multiracial, 52% female, 48% male.

Economic need index: 93% — 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
99%
Disability support services
100%
Outreach
99%
Facilities
99%
Parent involvement
99%

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

1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, NY 10473, 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 27% in reading (30 tested), compared with 46% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, Middle School
  • Location: East Bronx, Bronx
  • Address: 1980 Lafayette Ave, Bronx, NY 10473, USA