For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,263 students in 10703, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 10703, NY are Barack Obama School For Social Justice and Cross Hill Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 10703 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10703, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10703, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barack Obama School For Social Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Palisade Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8177
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8177
Grades: 7-12
| 780 students
Rank: #22.
Cross Hill Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Bolmer Ave
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8300
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8300
Grades: 3-8
| 339 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greenburgh Academy
Special Education School
108 Shonnard Pl
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 476-1938
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 476-1938
Grades: 5-12
| 144 students
10703, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
School 9 (Closed 2024)
Magnet School
53 Fairview St
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8325
Yonkers, NY 10703
(914) 376-8325
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 10703, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 10703, NY include Barack Obama School For Social Justice and Cross Hill Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 10703?
3 public middle schools are located in 10703.
What is the racial composition of students in 10703?
10703 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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