School Overview
P.S. 36 Unionport, located in the Unionport neighborhood of the Bronx, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and focuses on providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of classroom instruction styles, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, P.S. 36 emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school utilizes its location on Castle Hill Avenue to connect with local resources and families, often promoting programs that encourage parent participation and extracurricular enrichment. By prioritizing inclusive learning and community partnerships, P.S. 36 Unionport strives to create a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.
660
Total Students
49.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 36 UNIONPORT
Demographic Student Count
White43
Hispanic314
Black68
Asian210
Two or More10
American Indian14
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    314 (47.6%)
  • Asian
    210 (31.8%)
  • Black
    68 (10.3%)
  • White
    43 (6.5%)
  • American Indian
    14 (2.1%)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
Phone: (718)822-5345
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 577
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 51
Kindergarten 104
Grade 1 98
Grade 2 104
Grade 3 96
Grade 4 100
Grade 5 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PS 36 UNIONPORT
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten51
Kindergarten104
Grade 198
Grade 2104
Grade 396
Grade 4100
Grade 5107
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PS 36 UNIONPORT
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31647.9%
Male34452.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)