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Best Mott Haven Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 8,219 students in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mott Haven are South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii, Academic Leadership Charter School and Zeta Charter School - South Bronx. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
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 Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
333 E 135th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-9526
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Academic Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-4215
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Zeta Charter School - South Bronx
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 Westchester Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(716) 226-0192
Gr: PK-9 | 848 students
Rank: #44.
South Bronx Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
164 Bruckner Blvd
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-5737
Gr: K-11 | 434 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 1
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
339 Morris Ave-2nd Fl
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 286-7950
Gr: K-7 | 513 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Kipp Bronx Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2720 Jerome Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(212) 991-2610
Gr: K-8 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Laboratory School Of Finance And Technology X223
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-8202
Gr: 6-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Dream Charter School Mott Haven
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Bruckner Blvd
Bronx, NY 10454
(212) 722-1608
Gr: K-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Family Life Academy Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
296 E 140th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-2805
Gr: K-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Brilla College Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
413 E 144th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(347) 273-8439
Gr: K-11 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
South Bronx Preparatory - A College Board School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
360 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-2211
Gr: 6-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Legacy College Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E 145th St
Bronx, NY 10454
(347) 746-1558
Gr: 6-12 | 747 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
University Prep Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
470 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(917) 985-8300
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Kipp Bronx Charter School Iii
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1504 Macombs Rd
Bronx, NY 10452
(212) 991-2610
Gr: K-12 | 2,390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Academy Of Applied Mathematics And Technology
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-3883
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Access Bronx Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
388 Willis Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 402-3300
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Creo College Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
524 Courtlandt Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(347) 216-9246
Gr: 5-8 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Mott Haven Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Brown Pl
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 292-7015
Gr: PK-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
American Dream Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
403 Concord Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 585-3071
Gr: 6-12 | 603 students
Rank: #2020.
Urban Assembly Bronx Academy Of Letters
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 401-4891
Gr: 6-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Ps/is 224
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Brook Ave
Bronx, NY 10454
(718) 665-9804
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx Ii
Charter School
263 E 203rd St
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 742-8848
Gr: K-8 | 492 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx, NY include South Bronx Classical Charter School Ii, Academic Leadership Charter School and Zeta Charter School - South Bronx.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx?
16 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Mott Haven, Bronx 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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