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Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy

1640 BRONXDALE AVE, BRONX, NY 10462

Top 25% School in New York

Ranked 266 of 1087 in New York

Top schools in Bronx
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy

1640 BRONXDALE AVE, BRONX, NY 10462

Top 25% School in New York

Ranked 266 of 1087 in New York

See top schools in Bronx

About Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 41%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 41% in Reading.
54
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
602
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 18.94%
Asian 11.3%
Hispanic 59.47%
Black 8.31%
Two+ Races 1.83%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
18.94%
Asian
11.3%
Hispanic
59.47%
Black
8.31%
Two+ Races
1.83%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 602
48.67%
293 Female
51.33%
309 Male

Student Population

602 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

317 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy Contact Information

Address

1640 BRONXDALE AVE, BRONX, NY 10462

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Phone

(718) 409-3001

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TOP 266 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps/Ms 498 Van Nest Academy

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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Students at Van Nest Academy also took part in preparing for the 2026 Soap Box Derby, providing students with real-world lessons in teamwork and engineering. The school also was honored for its strength in middle school math and student academic growth. During the course of the year, there were school events held to promote a positive and engaged school community with families and staff. This shows the school’s commitment to student engagement, academic success and community involvement.

FAQ

Q1. What makes P.S./M.S. 498 The Van Nest Academy for Environmental Health Sciences & Technology academically focused?

Ans. P.S./M.S. 498 The Van Nest Academy for Environmental Health Sciences & Technology follows regular classroom instruction across different subjects.

Q2. Does P.S./M.S. 498 The Van Nest Academy for Environmental Health Sciences & Technology provide enrichment opportunities for students?

Ans. Yes, students at P.S./M.S. 498 The Van Nest Academy for Environmental Health Sciences & Technology take part in activities that support classroom learning and participation.

Q3. How does P.S./M.S. 498 The Van Nest Academy for Environmental Health Sciences & Technology support student progress?

Ans. Teachers guide students through lessons and monitor classroom learning throughout the school year.

Q4. Are parents involved in activities at P.S./M.S. 498 The Van Nest Academy for Environmental Health Sciences & Technology?

Ans. Yes, the school keeps parents informed through communication, meetings, and school activities.

Q5. What kind of environment does P.S./M.S. 498 The Van Nest Academy for Environmental Health Sciences & Technology provide?

Ans. The school provides an organized classroom environment that supports daily learning and student participation.

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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