Best 10459 New York Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,639 students in 10459, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10459, NY are South Bronx Classical Charter School, Success Academy Charter School-bronx 3 and Pharos Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 10459 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10459, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 10459, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Gr: K-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 3
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
965 Longwood Ave-floor 2
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 790-2152
Gr: K-12 | 1,358 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Pharos Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 Intervale Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
Gr: K-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Democracy Prep Endurance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(212) 316-7602
Gr: PK-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
928 Simpson St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 893-5158
Gr: 6-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Accion Academy
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
School Of Performing Arts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4844
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School
Special Education School
750 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-0006
Gr: K-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 811
Special Education School
1434 Longfellow Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-3060
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 10459, NY?
How many public middle schools are located in 10459?
9 public middle schools are located in 10459.
What is the racial composition of students in 10459?
10459 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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