For the 2026-27 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
965 Longwood Ave-floor 2
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 790-2152
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:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Intervale Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(646) 915-0025
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(212) 316-7602
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 Simpson St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 893-5158
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:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-4844
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
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
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 589-3060
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
10459, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3401
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-3401
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
991 Longwood Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-1277
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 861-1277
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
977 Fox St3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8489
Gr: 7-8
Crotona Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1211 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-5370
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-5370
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 378-1649
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1053
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-1053
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Martha P. Neilson School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
979 Rogers Pl
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8450
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-8450
965 Longwood Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 617-1252
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 617-1252
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
920 East 167th Street
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Gr: PK-6 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1180 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1855
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 991-1855
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
920 East 167th Street
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 328-7729
Gr: PK-6 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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, Success Academy Charter School-bronx 3 and Pharos Academy Charter School.
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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