For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,896 students in 10459, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 10459, NY are South Bronx Classical Charter School, Pharos Academy Charter School and Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists. 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 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10459, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10459, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Grades: K-8
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Pharos Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Intervale Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
Grades: K-12
| 700 students
Rank: #33.
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
928 Simpson St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 893-5158
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 893-5158
Grades: 6-12
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Accion Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
School Of Performing Arts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4844
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4844
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 186 Walter J Damrosch School
Special Education School
750 Jennings St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-0006
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-0006
Grades: K-8
| 706 students
10459, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3401
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3401
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
991 Longwood Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-1277
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-1277
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
977 Fox St3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Crotona Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1211 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-5370
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-5370
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
Hoe Avenue Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1177 Hoe Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
Bronx, NY 10459
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1053
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1053
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Martha P. Neilson School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
979 Rogers Pl
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8450
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8450
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 617-1252
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 617-1252
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
920 East 167th Street
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Grades: PK-6
| 864 students
1180 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1855
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1855
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
920 East 167th Street
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Grades: PK-6
| 867 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 10459, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 10459, NY include South Bronx Classical Charter School, Pharos Academy Charter School and Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists.
How many public middle schools are located in 10459?
6 public middle schools are located in 10459.
What is the racial composition of students in 10459?
10459 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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