For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,489 students in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Westchester Square is Ps/ms 194. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ps/ms 194
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Waterbury Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-5270
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-5270
Gr: K-8 | 1,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 12 Lewis And Clark School
Special Education School
2555 Tratman Ave
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 409-9040
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 409-9040
Gr: 6-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx, NY include Ps/ms 194.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Westchester Square, Bronx public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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