For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,627 students in 10462, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 10462, NY are Icahn Charter School 2, Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 and Bronx Charter School For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 10462 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10462, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10462, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Icahn Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1804 Holland Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-1276
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Bronx Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1960 Benedict Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-7301
Grades: K-8
| 755 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 83 Donald Hertz
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Rhinelander Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 863-1993
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 863-1993
Grades: K-8
| 1,515 students
Rank: #55.
Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 409-3001
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 409-3001
Grades: K-8
| 602 students
Rank: #66.
Junior High School 127 Castle Hill
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Purdy St
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-8600
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #77.
Ps/ms 194
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Waterbury Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-5270
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 892-5270
Grades: K-8
| 1,164 students
10462, New York 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Depaul Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1623 Glover St
Bronx, NY 10462
Bronx, NY 10462
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
James H 'tiger' Morton Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1623 Glover St
Bronx, NY 10462
Bronx, NY 10462
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 10462, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 10462, NY include Icahn Charter School 2, Bronx Charter School For Excellence 2 and Bronx Charter School For Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in 10462?
7 public middle schools are located in 10462.
What is the racial composition of students in 10462?
10462 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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