Best Middle Schools in District 12
The top middle schools in District 12, ranked by overall rating. South Bronx Classical Charter School leads with 96/100, followed by Bold Charter School and Pharos Academy Charter School. 26 middle schools in District 12 in total.
The ranking
1
South Bronx Classical Charter School977 FOX STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
96/100
2
Bold Charter School1909 DALY AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
88/100
3
Pharos Academy Charter School1001 Intervale Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
81/100
4
Children'S Aid College Preparatory Charter School1919 Prospect Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
67/100
5
Kipp Freedom Charter School1825 PROSPECT AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
58/100
6
M.S. 129 Academy For Independent Learning And Leadership2055 Mapes Avenue
6–8 Middle School
44/100
7
Emolior Academy1970 WEST FARMS ROAD
6–8 Middle School
41/100
8
Mott Hall V1551 East 172 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
39/100
9
E.S.M.T- I.S. 1901550 CROTONA PARK EAST
6–8 Middle School
38/100
10
Kappa Iii2055 Mapes Avenue
6–8 Middle School
37/100
11
School Of Performing Arts977 FOX STREET
6–8 Middle School
35/100
12
East Bronx Academy For The Future1716 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
30/100
13
Frederick Douglass Academy V. Middle School2111 CROTONA AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
30/100
14
Accion Academy977 FOX STREET
6–8 Middle School
30/100
15
Bronx Latin800 HOME STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
29/100
16
P.S. 2141970 WEST FARMS ROAD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
29/100
17
J.H.S. 098 Herman Ridder1619 BOSTON ROAD
6–8 Middle School
29/100
18
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School1001 JENNINGS STREET
6–8 Middle School
28/100
19
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health And Science Charter School800 HOME STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
26/100
20
I.S. X318 Math, Science & Technology Through Arts1919 Prospect Avenue
6–8 Middle School
24/100
21
The Vida Bogart School For All Children1000 EAST TREMONT AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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22
New Visions A.I.M. Charter High School Ii1010 REV. J. A. POLITE AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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23
Nyc Autism Charter School Bronx1180 TINTON AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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24
P.S. X8111434 Longfellow Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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25
P186x Walter J. Damrosch School750 JENNINGS STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 12?
- South Bronx Classical Charter School ranks highest by overall rating (96/100), ahead of Bold Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in District 12?
- There are 26 middle schools in District 12.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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