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Ps 36 Unionport

1070 CASTLE HILL AVE, BRONX, NY 10472

Ranked 934 of 2292 in New York

Top schools in Bronx
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 36 Unionport

1070 CASTLE HILL AVE, BRONX, NY 10472

Ranked 934 of 2292 in New York

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About Ps 36 Unionport

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 41% in Reading.
49
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
694
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.77%
Asian 33%
Hispanic 47.41%
Black 9.08%
Two+ Races 1.59%
Native Am. 2.02%
White
6.77%
Asian
33%
Hispanic
47.41%
Black
9.08%
Two+ Races
1.59%
Native Am.
2.02%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 694
48.13%
334 Female
51.87%
360 Male

Student Population

694 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

708 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 36 Unionport Contact Information

Address

1070 CASTLE HILL AVE, BRONX, NY 10472

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Phone

(718) 822-5345

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TOP 934 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 36 Unionport

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

P.S. 36 Unionport announced its Summer Reading Kickoff and BOGO Book Fair scheduled for June 8 through June 12, 2026. Students at the Bronx school were introduced to summer reading challenges through the Beanstack app and participation opportunities connected to the New York Public Library. The program was organized to encourage reading engagement and provide students with expanded access to books during the summer period. School-based literacy initiatives and book fairs continue to support independent reading and community library participation among elementary students.

FAQ

Q1. What is P.S. 36 Unionport known for?

Ans. P.S. 36 Unionport supports elementary students through literacy instruction, mathematics learning, and schoolwide enrichment activities.

Q2. Does P.S. 36 Unionport include arts and enrichment programs?

Ans. Students participate in visual arts projects, music activities, literacy events, and classroom presentations during the school year.

Q3. How does P.S. 36 Unionport support reading development?

Ans. Teachers emphasize guided reading, writing instruction, vocabulary practice, and collaborative classroom discussions across grade levels.

Q4. Are family engagement activities available at P.S. 36 Unionport?

Ans. Parent workshops, school events, family activities, and communication platforms help families stay connected to school life.

Q5. What support services are available at P.S. 36 Unionport?

Ans. Academic intervention programs, counseling resources, and classroom support services help students strengthen foundational skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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