For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,028 students in Pelham, NY. The top-ranked public middle schools in Pelham, NY are Prospect Hill School and Pelham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelham, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pelham, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prospect Hill School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Washington Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-6690
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-6690
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Pelham Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28 Franklin Pl
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8190
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-8190
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pelham, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pelham, NY include Prospect Hill School and Pelham Middle School. Pelham has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New York.
How many public middle schools are located in Pelham?
2 public middle schools are located in Pelham.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham?
Pelham public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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