For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 4,296 students in 10453, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 10453, NY are Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx, Kipp Freedom Charter School 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.
middle schools in zipcode 10453 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10453, NY Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1865 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 731-2590
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 731-2590
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Freedom Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2246 Jerome Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 841-6165
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 841-6165
Grades: K-8
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2195 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0473
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0473
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
Creston Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 E 181st St
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 367-5035
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 367-5035
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
Middle School 390
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5501
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5501
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 279 Capt Manuel Rivera Junior
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Walton Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 584-6004
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 584-6004
Grades: K-8
| 699 students
Rank: #77.
Bronx School Of Young Leaders
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 W Tremont St
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-4146
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-4146
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: #88.
I.s. 232
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-7007
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-7007
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Rank: #99.
I.s. 229 Roland Patterson
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Rank: #1010.
I.s. 303 Leadership & Community Service
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5466
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-5466
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #1111.
I.s. 117 Joseph H Wade
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-7750
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-7750
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
10453, New York Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Batchelor House Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1746 Popham Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
Bronx, NY 10453
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Residence (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2207 University Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
Bronx, NY 10453
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
275 Harlem River Park Bridge
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-6116
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 583-6116
Grades: K-6
| 77 students
University Avenue (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2217 University Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
Bronx, NY 10453
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 10453, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 10453, NY include Young Women's Leadership School Of The Bronx, Kipp Freedom Charter School and P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning.
How many public middle schools are located in 10453?
11 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
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