For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,079 students in 10039, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 10039, NY are Frederick Douglass Academy and P.s. 46 Arthur Tappan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 10039 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10039, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10039, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass Academy
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2581 7th Ave
New York, NY 10039
(212) 491-4107
New York, NY 10039
(212) 491-4107
Grades: 6-12
| 708 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 46 Arthur Tappan
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2987 Frederick Douglas Blvd
New York, NY 10039
(212) 360-1519
New York, NY 10039
(212) 360-1519
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 10039, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 10039, NY include Frederick Douglass Academy and P.s. 46 Arthur Tappan.
How many public middle schools are located in 10039?
2 public middle schools are located in 10039.
What is the racial composition of students in 10039?
10039 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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