For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,661 students in 10462, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10462, NY are Icahn Charter School 2, Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 and Bronx Charter School For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 10462 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10462, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10462, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Icahn Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Gr: K-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Gr: K-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1960 Benedict Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Gr: K-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy
(Math: 55% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 409-3001
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 409-3001
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 83 Donald Hertz
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Rhinelander Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 863-1993
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 863-1993
Gr: K-8 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Junior High School 127 Castle Hill
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Purdy St
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-8600
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
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%
10462, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
James H 'tiger' Morton Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1623 Glover St
Bronx, NY 10462
Bronx, NY 10462
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 10462, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10462, NY include Icahn Charter School 2, Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 and Bronx Charter School For Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in 10462?
7 public middle schools are located in 10462.
What is the racial composition of students in 10462?
10462 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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