Best 10472 New York Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,117 students in 10472, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10472, NY are Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York, Pugsley Preparatory Academy and School For Inquiry And Social Justice. 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 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10472, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 10472, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of New York
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1160 Beach Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(212) 388-0241
Gr: 2-11 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Pugsley Preparatory Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Pugsley Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-2780
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
School For Inquiry And Social Justice
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Morrison Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 860-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Mott Hall V
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 620-8160
Gr: 6-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Junior High School 123 James M Kiernan
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Morrison Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 328-2105
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 10472, NY?
How many public middle schools are located in 10472?
5 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 64% (majority Hispanic).

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