Overview

Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr is a public school in The Bronx, NY. It is one of 84 schools in New York City Geographic District #10.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Ps 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Jr is performing average compared to public and charter schools in New York with the same grade levels.
6/10
GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

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School Improvement

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Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

2100 WALTON AVE
The Bronx, NY 10453
School leader: PRINCIPAL - MS. JEAN DALTON ENCKE
(718) 584-6004
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