Overview

Ps 179 is a public school in The Bronx, NY. It is one of 17 elementary schools in New York City Geographic District # 7.

School Rating

Ps 179 is performing average compared to public and charter schools in New York with the same grade levels.
5/10
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About the School

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Neighborhood

468 E 140TH ST
The Bronx, NY 10454
School leader: DIRECTOR - MS. SHERRY FONT WILLIAMS
(718) 292-2237
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School attendance zone
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