For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,915 students in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Belmont are Jonas Bronck Academy, Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 and I.s. 254. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jonas Bronck Academy
(Math: 33% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 365-2502
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 365-2502
Grades: 6-9
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45
(Math: 9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2502 Lorillard Pl
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 584-1660
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 584-1660
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
I.s. 254
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2452 Washington Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 220-8700
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 220-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
West Bronx Academy For The Future
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Fordham Rd
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 563-7139
Bronx, NY 10458
(718) 563-7139
Grades: 6-12
| 616 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 188
Special Education School
770 Grote St
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 561-2052
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 561-2052
Grades: PK-12
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx, NY include Jonas Bronck Academy, Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 and I.s. 254.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx?
6 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx?
the neighborhood of Belmont, Bronx public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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