For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,841 students in 10469, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10469, NY are Junior High School 144 Michelangelo, P.s. 89 and Pelham Gardens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 10469 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10469, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 10469, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 144 Michelangelo
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9749
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9749
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 89
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
980 Mace Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 653-0835
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 653-0835
Gr: PK-8 | 1,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Pelham Gardens Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9750
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9750
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
10469, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3400
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3548
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3548
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 10469, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10469, NY include Junior High School 144 Michelangelo, P.s. 89 and Pelham Gardens Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 10469?
3 public middle schools are located in 10469.
What is the racial composition of students in 10469?
10469 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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