P.S. 279 Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr.
District 10 · Bronx · Grades K to 8 · 10X279
At a glance
- Address
- 2100 WALTON AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10453
- Subway
- 4 to Burnside Av; B, D to 182nd-183rd Sts
- Admissions
- Zone Priority
- Links
- School websiteMySchools page
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Tours and open houses
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Admissions
For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15
The Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr. School (P.S. 279) (X279Z), X279Z
Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.
Clubs, arts and sports
- Music
- Band, Exploring Music
- Visual & performing arts
- Art, Traditional and Studio Art
- STEM
- Coding, Math Team, Science Club, Technology, Technology
- Sports & fitness
- Basketball, Fitness, Mindfulness, Physical Education, Rugby, Table Tennis, Volleyball
- Academics
- Advisory, Library, Middle School Biology ACC, Regents Living Environment, Specialized High School Test Preparation
- Clubs & leadership
- Chess, Chess, Leadership, Service Learning, Student Council, Student Council, Yearbook
- Programs
- Extended Day, Free After School Program, Summer Session, Uniform
About the school
Our school is a true community of learners who work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support and develop culturally diverse students into future community leaders. We nurture each individual child so that they can reach their fullest potential. We work alongside parents to ensure that our students thrive both personally and academically.
From MySchools.