District 9
Community School District 9 logo: Belong, Excel, Thrive

The Bronx · 47 public schools

Community School District 9

Children and Community at the Heart of District 9.

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Office Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
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1245 Washington Ave, Bronx, NY 10456

Why Choose District 9?

Find out how District 9 can make a difference

Our neighborhoods

New York City Community School District 9 is located on the western edge of the South Bronx. We are home to Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Museum of the Arts, and Roberto Clemente State Park.

  • Claremont
  • Concourse
  • Highbridge
  • Morrisania
  • Morris Heights
  • University

47 incredible schools

District 9 is home to incredible schools, grades K-12, that serve our community. Learn more about which of our tremendous schools is right for your child by following the link to the school website.

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  • Students in lab coats and safety goggles running a science experiment.
  • District 9 graduates in blue and light-blue caps and gowns line up for their ceremony.
  • Students in white uniform shirts holding lacrosse sticks in a schoolyard.

Latest from the district

District 9 News and Announcements

  1. District 9 Newsletter - D9 Digest | Volume 2 (opens in a new tab)
  2. NYCPS 2025–2026 School Year Calendar (opens in a new tab)
  3. Official District 9 Online BET Store (opens in a new tab)

Student Art Wall

Made by District 9 students

  • A graduate's hand-decorated cap reads Onto the Next Level.
    Onto the Next LevelDistrict 9 graduate
  • Staff and students with a student-built model city and a Welcome to Our Community sign.
    Welcome to Our CommunityStudent-built model city
  • Two educators in front of a wall of student artwork.
    Classroom galleryStudent artwork display
  • Three educators in front of a student-decorated Pride bulletin board.
    PrideStudent bulletin board
  • A sidewalk chalk message reading District 9 Loves You.
    District 9 Loves YouSidewalk chalk
Play the District 9 community message video. (opens in a new tab)

A message to our families

District 9 Community Message Video

Harry S. Sherman, Superintendent

Bronx District 9

Bronx District 9 Calendar

Coffee with the Superintendent, Presidents' Council meetings and the NYCPS school year calendar, in one place.

Open the calendarNYCPS 2025–2026 calendar (opens in a new tab)

In the District 9 Community

Serving Students and Families

We love to get social! District 9 and NYC Public School social media.

  • A mentor works through a lesson with a young student at a classroom table.
  • District 9 graduates in blue and light-blue caps and gowns line up for their ceremony.
  • A District 9 leader talks with students at the Back-to-School Resource Fair at Yankee Stadium.
  • Students in lab coats and safety goggles running a science experiment.
  • Costumed volunteers and a District 9 staff member at a family event at Yankee Stadium.
  • Students in white uniform shirts holding lacrosse sticks in a schoolyard.

NYC Public School and District 9 Resources

Upcoming event

Heroes of High Bridge

When
November 22, 2026
Where
Roberto Clemente State Park
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