For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 4,757 students in 10453, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10453, NY are Kipp Freedom Charter School, Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx and P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 10453 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10453, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10453, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Freedom Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2246 Jerome Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 841-6165
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 841-6165
Gr: K-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 731-2590
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 731-2590
Gr: 6-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2195 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0473
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0473
Gr: K-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Charter High School For Law And Social Justice
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1960 University Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(347) 696-0042
Bronx, NY 10453
(347) 696-0042
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
P.s. 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Junior
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Walton Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 584-6004
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 584-6004
Gr: K-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Creston Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 E 181st St
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 367-5035
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 367-5035
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
Bronx School Of Young Leaders
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 W Tremont St
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-4146
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-4146
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Middle School 390
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5501
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5501
Gr: 6-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
I.s. 229 Roland Patterson
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Harlem River Park Bridge
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-6266
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1010.
I.s. 232
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-7007
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-7007
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1111.
I.s. 303 Leadership & Community Service
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5466
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5466
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1212.
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-7750
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-7750
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 10453, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10453, NY include Kipp Freedom Charter School, Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx and P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 10453?
12 public middle schools are located in 10453.
What is the racial composition of students in 10453?
10453 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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