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Best Middle Schools in District 8

The top middle schools in District 8, 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. 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 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
Grand Concourse Academy Charter School625 BOLTON AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
M.S. X101 Edward R. Byrne2750 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
Girls Preparatory Charter School of the Bronx681 Kelly Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
5
P.S. 071 Rose E. Scala3040 ROBERTS AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
Urban Institute of Mathematics650 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
Bronx Charter School for the Arts950 LONGFELLOW AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
Bronx Academy for Multi-Media730 BRYANT AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
9
Emblaze Academy Charter School1164 Garrison Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
Leaders In Our Neighborhood Charter School730 BRYANT AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
11
Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy: A College Board School1980 Lafayette Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
12
Bronx Arts and Science Charter School925 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship885 Bolton Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
14
Pugsley Preparatory Academy1111 Pugsley Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
15
M.S. 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz681 Kelly Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
16
J.H.S. 131 Albert Einstein885 Bolton Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
17
Mott Hall Community School650 HOLLYWOOD AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
18
The School for Inquiry and Social Justice1025 MORRISON AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
19
South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School766 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
20
Archimedes Academy for Math, Science and Technology Applications456 White Plains Road
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
21
Bronx Studio School for Writers and Artists928 Simpson Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
22
J.H.S. 123 James M. Kieran1025 MORRISON AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
23
The Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School456 White Plains Road
  • 6–8 Middle School
24
M.S. 301 Paul L. Dunbar890 CAULDWELL AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
25
Hospital Schools - Brooklyn3450 EAST TREMONT AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 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 our overall rating (75/100), ahead of Grand Concourse Academy 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 8?
There are 36 middle schools in District 8.
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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