District 9
Home to Yankee Stadium, District 9 sits along the western edge of the South Bronx and includes Grand Concourse, Morrisania, and Tremont. While it has the highest number of public housing developments in the Bronx, the area has seen new housing and other improvements in recent years. Most students come from low-income households, many are learning English, and a significant number receive special education services.
Despite these challenges, about three-quarters of students graduate, and those who’ve progressed beyond the early stages of learning English graduate at especially high rates. Schools are showing steady academic gains, with many approaching or meeting state averages.
P.S. 170 (3K-2) offers dance, theater, swimming, and puppetry. Mount Eden Children’s Academy (Pre-K-5) features a dance studio, rooftop garden, swimming pool, and arts partnerships like Alvin Ailey. It shares a building with New Settlement (family services) and Comprehensive Model Project (6-12). The Young Women's Leadership (6-12) is an all-girls public school. Icahn Charter Schools (K-8) offer longer school days, smaller class sizes, and the Core Knowledge curriculum, emphasizing history, science, and the arts.
View all District 9 elementary schools here and middle schools here.
District 9 Contacts
Who to contact:
Enrollment:
To enroll your child, go to the school or the nearest Family Welcome Center, not the district office.
Family Welcome Center
Community Education Council:
District 9 office
Special Education:
Most questions about special education can be answered by your child's teacher or principal. If you are new to New York City or your child attends private or parochial school, contact the nearest Committee on Special Education for an evaluation.
