For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 720 students in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pelham Gardens are Junior High School 144 Michelangelo and Pelham Gardens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 144 Michelangelo
(Math: 21% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9749
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9749
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham Gardens Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Gunther Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9750
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 794-9750
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx, NY include Junior High School 144 Michelangelo and Pelham Gardens Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Pelham Gardens, Bronx public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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