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P.S./M.S. 11X498 - VAN NEST ACADEMY

District 11 · Bronx · Grades K to 8 · 11X498

At a glance

Address
1640 BRONXDALE AVE, BRONX, NY 10462
Admissions
Zone Priority, D75 Special Education Inclusive Services
Links
School websiteMySchools page

Details last checked against MySchools on October 15, 2026. Report a problem · Add a tour we missed

Tours and open houses

No dates are posted yet. Many schools post them in October and November.

Until then, check the school's own website or its MySchools page, or call the school and ask for the parent coordinator.

Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15

  • Van Nest Academy (P.S./M.S. 498) (X498U), X498U

    Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.

  • Van Nest Academy D75 Inclusion Program (P.S./M.S. 498) (X498E), X498E

    D75 Special Education Inclusive Services

    Open to students currently in or recommended for District 75 Special Education Inclusive Services. If you are not currently in or recommended for these services, please contact D75info@schools.nyc.gov.

Clubs, arts and sports

Music
Exploring Music
Visual & performing arts
Step Team, Traditional and Studio Art
Sports & fitness
Basketball, Boxing, Step
Academics
Foreign Language, Health, Saturday Academy, Tutoring, World Languages (Middle School)
Clubs & leadership
Chess, School Newspaper, Yearbook
Programs
Dress Code, Field Trips, Free After School Program, Saturday Programs, Uniform

About the school

We are delighted that you are entrusting your child to our care. At The Van Nest Academy, we strive to be a safe, nurturing, and inviting community for you and your family. We hope to create a lasting partnership with you until your child is ready to advance to high school and beyond. At the core of our philosophy is the pursuit of academic excellence and the belief that every child can and must succeed. Our goal is to create a joyful, lifelong learner who is confident, caring, and knowledgeable. We provide an outstanding academic program, an inclusive environment, and a unique experience collaborating with local medical and environmental education facilities. Students will work with real-world scientists, both in the classroom and in their workplaces, to become creative problem-solvers and responsible citizens. In addition to our rigorous curriculum in Literacy, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, students participate in an interactive music program, the ART of observation, and regular physical education and health instruction. We also fully integrate technology into the classroom as a tool for all students to access information, solve problems, and share knowledge. To solidify our sense of community, we invite you to take an active role as our learning partners and to share your interests and talents with us.

From MySchools.