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Best Middle Schools in District 12

The top middle schools in District 12, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. 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 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
Bold Charter School1909 DALY AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
Pharos Academy Charter School1001 Intervale Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
4
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School1919 Prospect Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
KIPP Freedom Charter School1825 PROSPECT AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
M.S. 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership2055 Mapes Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
Emolior Academy1970 WEST FARMS ROAD
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
Mott Hall V1551 East 172 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
9
E.S.M.T- I.S. 1901550 CROTONA PARK EAST
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
Kappa III2055 Mapes Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
School of Performing Arts977 FOX STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
12
East Bronx Academy for the Future1716 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
13
Frederick Douglass Academy V. Middle School2111 CROTONA AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
14
Accion Academy977 FOX STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
15
Bronx Latin800 HOME STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
16
P.S. 2141970 WEST FARMS ROAD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
17
J.H.S. 098 Herman Ridder1619 BOSTON ROAD
  • 6–8 Middle School
18
Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School1001 JENNINGS STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
19
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School800 HOME STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
20
I.S. X318 Math, Science & Technology Through Arts1919 Prospect Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
21
The Vida Bogart School for All Children1000 EAST TREMONT AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
22
New Visions A.I.M. Charter High School II1010 REV. J. A. POLITE AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
23
NYC Autism Charter School Bronx1180 TINTON AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
24
P.S. X8111434 Longfellow Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
25
P186X Walter J. Damrosch School750 JENNINGS STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best middle school in District 12?
South Bronx Classical Charter School ranks highest by our overall rating (96/100), ahead of Bold Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many middle schools are in District 12?
There are 26 middle schools in District 12.
How are these schools ranked?
By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

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