Best Middle Schools in District 8
The top middle schools in District 8, ranked by overall rating. Icahn Charter School 7 leads with 75/100, followed by Grand Concourse Academy Charter School and M.S. X101 Edward R. Byrne. 36 middle schools in District 8 in total.
The ranking
1
Icahn Charter School 71535 STORY AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
75/100
2
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School625 BOLTON AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
71/100
3
M.S. X101 Edward R. Byrne2750 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
64/100
4
Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx681 Kelly Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
59/100
5
P.S. 071 Rose E. Scala3040 ROBERTS AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
58/100
6
Urban Institute Of Mathematics650 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
55/100
7
Bronx Charter School For The Arts950 LONGFELLOW AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
53/100
8
Bronx Academy For Multi-Media730 BRYANT AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
53/100
9
Emblaze Academy Charter School1164 Garrison Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
51/100
10
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School730 BRYANT AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
49/100
11
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School1980 Lafayette Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
48/100
12
Bronx Arts And Science Charter School925 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
48/100
13
Soundview Academy For Culture And Scholarship885 Bolton Avenue
6–8 Middle School
40/100
14
Pugsley Preparatory Academy1111 Pugsley Avenue
6–8 Middle School
39/100
15
M.S. 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz681 Kelly Street
6–8 Middle School
39/100
16
J.H.S. 131 Albert Einstein885 Bolton Avenue
6–8 Middle School
37/100
17
Mott Hall Community School650 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
37/100
18
The School For Inquiry And Social Justice1025 MORRISON AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
34/100
19
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School766 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
33/100
20
Archimedes Academy For Math, Science And Technology Applications456 White Plains Road
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
32/100
21
Bronx Studio School For Writers And Artists928 Simpson Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
31/100
22
J.H.S. 123 James M. Kieran1025 MORRISON AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
30/100
23
The Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School456 White Plains Road
6–8 Middle School
24/100
24
M.S. 301 Paul L. Dunbar890 CAULDWELL AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
17/100
25
Hospital Schools - Brooklyn3450 EAST TREMONT AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 8?
- Icahn Charter School 7 ranks highest by overall rating (75/100), ahead of Grand Concourse Academy 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 8?
- There are 36 middle schools in District 8.
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