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Best Mott Haven Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 15,589 students in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Mott Haven are South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii, Neighborhood Charter School-bronx and Academic Leadership Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
333 E 135th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-9526
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Neighborhood Charter School-bronx
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
411 Wales Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(917) 743-7476
Gr: K-6 | 472 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Academic Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Zeta Charter School - South Bronx
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(716) 226-0192
Gr: PK-9 | 848 students
Rank: #55.
South Bronx Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
164 Bruckner Blvd
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-5737
Gr: K-11 | 434 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 1
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
339 Morris Ave-2nd Fl
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 286-7950
Gr: K-7 | 513 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Bronx Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2720 Jerome Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(212) 991-2610
Gr: K-8 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Laboratory School Of Finance And Technology X223
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-8202
Gr: 6-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Dream Charter School Mott Haven
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Bruckner Blvd
Bronx, NY 10454
(212) 722-1608
Gr: K-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Hero High School
Vocational School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
455 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 585-8013
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Family Life Academy Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
296 E 140th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-2805
Gr: K-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Community School For Social Justice
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Gerard Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 402-8481
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1313.
Brilla College Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
413 E 144th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(347) 273-8439
Gr: K-11 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2211
Gr: 6-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Family Life Academy Charter School Iii
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Gerard Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 585-6580
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Legacy College Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(347) 746-1558
Gr: 6-12 | 747 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
University Prep Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(917) 985-8300
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Academy Of Applied Mathematics And Technology
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-3883
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Mott Haven Community High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 665-8512
Gr: 10-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
333 E 135th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4742
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Access Bronx Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
388 Willis Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 402-3300
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Creo College Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
524 Courtlandt Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 216-9246
Gr: 5-8 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue
(Math: 46% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
383 E 139th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4623
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Mott Haven Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Brown Pl
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-7015
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
International Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-4128
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Health Opportunities High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Gerard Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-1826
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Choice Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
423 E 138th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(646) 660-3251
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
P.s. 43 Jonas Bronck
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Brown Pl
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-4502
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Young Leaders Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
468 E 140th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-7391
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
American Dream Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
403 Concord Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-3071
Gr: 6-12 | 603 students
Rank: #3131.
P.s. 277
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
519 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 292-3594
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
P.s. 179
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
468 E 140th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #3333.
P.s. 18 John Peter Zenger
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-2868
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy Of Letters
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-4891
Gr: 6-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
P.s. 30 Wilton
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
510 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-8817
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx, NY include South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii, Neighborhood Charter School-bronx and Academic Leadership Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx?
39 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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