For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,188 students in 10472, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10472, NY are Pugsley Preparatory Academy, School For Inquiry And Social Justice and Mott Hall V. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 10472 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10472, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10472, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pugsley Preparatory Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Pugsley Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-2780
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-2780
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
School For Inquiry And Social Justice
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Morrison Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-4181
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Mott Hall V
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-8160
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-8160
Gr: 6-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Morrison Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-2105
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-2105
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
10472, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Borough Academy-bronx (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
730 Bryant Ave-4th Fl
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 365-7602
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 365-7602
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8200
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1111 Pugsley Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5186
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5186
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8140
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8140
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
1300 Boynton Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8160
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-8160
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 10472, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10472, NY include Pugsley Preparatory Academy, School For Inquiry And Social Justice and Mott Hall V.
How many public middle schools are located in 10472?
4 public middle schools are located in 10472.
What is the racial composition of students in 10472?
10472 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
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