2024 Best Public Middle Schools in New York (2024)

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  1. #1 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkWilliamsburg Collegiate Charter SchoolBrooklyn, NY·Public School·5-8·Rating 4 out of 5 3 reviewsOther: WCCS is a a true community school that provides a college prep education for all students, while also making learning dynamic.... Read 3 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 247Student-teacher ratio 10:1#1 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Williamsburg Collegiate Charter SchoolBlue checkmark.Public School,BROOKLYN, NY,5-8,3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Other says WCCS is a a true community school that provides a college prep education for all students, while also making learning dynamic..Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 247,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
  3. #3 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkSuccess Academy Charter School - Bed-Stuy 1 and Bed-Stuy Middle SchoolBrooklyn, NY·Public School·5-9gradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 482Student-teacher ratio —#3 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Success Academy Charter School - Bed-Stuy 1 and Bed-Stuy Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Public School,BROOKLYN, NY,5-9,Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 482,
  4. SponsoredCharter SchoolVOICE Charter School of New YorkPublic School·LONG ISLAND CITY, NY·K-8·Rating 3.86 out of 5 7
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  5. #4 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkScarsdale Middle SchoolScarsdale Union Free School District, NY·6-8·Rating 4.23 out of 5 13 reviewsAlum: It was a great school experience, I attended through 6th and 7th grade and I truly loved it, besides one english teacher in particular whose name was Ms. Bryan. I had great friends like Jack Luna and Noah Schnapp and we were three peas in a pod together, as opposed to three peas in a pod apart. We made great memories together and Ms. Bryan taught me to read the room because I was just so good at class. Overall, just a great establishment that you would love to send your offspring to. - Adriana Stenzel, Class of 2023, Amazing/Exemplary Student, Best Student to go to Scarsdale Prep... Read 13 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 1,131Student-teacher ratio 12:1#4 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Scarsdale Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Scarsdale Union Free School District, NY,6-8,13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.Featured Review: Alum says It was a great school experience, I attended through 6th and 7th grade and I truly loved it, besides one english teacher in particular whose name was Ms. Bryan. I had great friends like Jack Luna and....Read 13 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 1,131,Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
  6. #5 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkCandlewood Middle SchoolHalf Hollow Hills Central School District, NY·6-8·Rating 3 out of 5 2 reviewsMiddle school student: My 6th grade experience at Candlewood Middle School is amazing. I got the opportunity to participate in SCMEA, and my average is a 97. I’m learning so much and the school has so many opportunities and clubs. I joined the drama club which I am so excited for. There are lots of fun hangouts made by the student government for students to get know each other and create memories.... Read 2 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 719Student-teacher ratio 11:1#5 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Candlewood Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Half Hollow Hills Central School District, NY,6-8,2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says My 6th grade experience at Candlewood Middle School is amazing. I got the opportunity to participate in SCMEA, and my average is a 97. I’m learning so much and the school has so many opportunities....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 719,Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
  7. #6 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkH.B. Thompson Middle SchoolSyosset Central School District, NY·6-8·Rating 4.33 out of 5 3 reviewsParent: I used this same review for Baylis Elementary, but it applies to the middle and high school as well....as our older one went through these schools also.Our taxes are a bit higher than most other areas , but we get great schools like this and great families as well. Many of the parents may have accents and speak not-so-perfect English, but their values are the same as all Syosset residents. Schools are more than just teachers, programs and facilities. It's who your child is sitting next to and what they bring to your child's life.When so many of our friends in Queens and Manhattan are stressed and scrambling to find schools for their kids to attend, it's nice to know that we don't have to worry about anything for 12 years.+++We were just notified by email that Syosset will be offering Mandarin ESL to incoming 1st and 2nd graders in 2023. This will really help transition the little ones with becoming proficient in English.... Read 3 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 997Student-teacher ratio 10:1#6 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.H.B. Thompson Middle SchoolSyosset Central School District, NY,6-8,3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Parent says I used this same review for Baylis Elementary, but it applies to the middle and high school as well....as our older one went through these schools also.Our taxes are a bit higher than most other areas , but we get great schools like this and great families as well. Many of the parents may have accents and speak not-so-perfect English, but their...When so many of our friends in Queens and Manhattan are stressed and scrambling to find schools for their kids to attend, it's nice to know that we don't have to worry about anything for 12 years.+++We were just notified by email that Syosset will be offering Mandarin ESL to incoming 1st and 2nd graders in 2023. This will really help transition the little ones with becoming proficient in....Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 997,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
  10. #7 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkRoslyn Middle SchoolRoslyn Union Free School District, NY·6-8·Rating 5 out of 5 1 reviewMiddle School Student: lol i go here its pretty nice, i do stuff like... math? idk, pretty epic, 7.5/10. stuff like that, idk why i left a review - micah... Read 1 reviewgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 766Student-teacher ratio 11:1#7 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Roslyn Middle SchoolRoslyn Union Free School District, NY,6-8,1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Middle School Student says lol i go here its pretty nice, i do stuff like... math? idk, pretty epic, 7.5/10. stuff like that, idk why i left a review - micah.Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 766,Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
  11. #8 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkSouth Woods Middle SchoolSyosset Central School District, NY·6-8·Rating 3.86 out of 5 7 reviewsMiddle school student: Lots of administration available to all the students who need it including social workers, guidance counselors, assistant principals, and a physcologist. Many clubs and sports opportunities. Classes are fair and teacher provide lots of support when need. Workshops and extra help always available. Library is full of books and content. Different daily lunch is served everyday and dietary restriction meals are available.... Read 7 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 746Student-teacher ratio 9:1#8 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.South Woods Middle SchoolSyosset Central School District, NY,6-8,7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says Lots of administration available to all the students who need it including social workers, guidance counselors, assistant principals, and a physcologist. Many clubs and sports opportunities. Classes....Read 7 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 746,Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
  12. #9 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkGreat Neck South Middle SchoolGreat Neck Public Schools, NY·6-8·Rating 4.17 out of 5 12 reviewsMiddle school student: im paid to make this reviewit very gud very gud 5/5 real no cap 100 percent very amazing for real for real... Read 12 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 861Student-teacher ratio 10:1#9 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Great Neck South Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Great Neck Public Schools, NY,6-8,12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says im paid to make this reviewit very gud very gud 5/5 real no cap 100 percent very amazing for real for real.Read 12 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 861,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
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  14. #10 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkKIPP STAR College Prep Charter SchoolNew York, NY·Public School·K-8·Rating 4.32 out of 5 19 reviewsSenior: I’ve been in Kipp since 7th grade. It was great learning about myself, especially as a black man. They have quality education. I wish they would be a little more selective about the backgrounds of children and families. It’s starting to feel like any local public school in the bronx which isn’t great. The athletic department needs an overhaul. No support for good athletes trying to play in college. They need staff that understand children and sports and are parents or former athletes themselves to guide students... Read 19 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 740Student-teacher ratio 14:1#10 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.KIPP STAR College Prep Charter SchoolBlue checkmark.Public School,NEW YORK, NY,K-8,19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Senior says I’ve been in Kipp since 7th grade. It was great learning about myself, especially as a black man. They have quality education. I wish they would be a little more selective about the backgrounds of....Read 19 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 740,Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
  15. #11 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkJericho Middle SchoolJericho Union Free School District, NY·6-8·Rating 5 out of 5 3 reviewsMiddle school student: The teachers are amazing and so caring, they support students and are incredibly helpful when a student needs help in academics. The school is diverse and is filled with friendly people.... Read 3 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 810Student-teacher ratio 11:1#11 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Jericho Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Jericho Union Free School District, NY,6-8,3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says The teachers are amazing and so caring, they support students and are incredibly helpful when a student needs help in academics. The school is diverse and is filled with friendly people..Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 810,Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
  16. #12 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkWillets Road SchoolEast Williston Union Free School District, NY·5-7·Rating 4 out of 5 1 reviewAlum: Some wonderful teachers who truly care about the students. Small class sizes with a terrific art department. Annual class trip to a camp is a huge plus for the students.... Read 1 reviewgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 404Student-teacher ratio 9:1#12 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Willets Road SchoolBlue checkmark.East Williston Union Free School District, NY,5-7,1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Alum says Some wonderful teachers who truly care about the students. Small class sizes with a terrific art department. Annual class trip to a camp is a huge plus for the students..Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 404,Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
  19. #13 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkAchievement First - Bushwick SchoolBrooklyn, NY·Public School·K-8·Rating 4.1 out of 5 21 reviewsAlum: I went there for elementary school and honestly it was a great school and I had the best time. It instilled discipline, motivated scholars to work hard, and made students think about their future.... Read 21 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 938Student-teacher ratio 10:1#13 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Achievement First - Bushwick SchoolBlue checkmark.Public School,BROOKLYN, NY,K-8,21 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.Featured Review: Alum says I went there for elementary school and honestly it was a great school and I had the best time. It instilled discipline, motivated scholars to work hard, and made students think about their future..Read 21 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 938,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
  20. #14 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkWest Hollow Middle SchoolHalf Hollow Hills Central School District, NY·6-8·Rating 4 out of 5 2 reviewsAlum: I liked the building itself and the atrium was my favorite part. The teachers and student life are quite average, although the resources and activities are plentiful. It's a good school, except there are a lot of snooty rich kids... Read 2 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 969Student-teacher ratio 10:1#14 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.West Hollow Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Half Hollow Hills Central School District, NY,6-8,2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Alum says I liked the building itself and the atrium was my favorite part. The teachers and student life are quite average, although the resources and activities are plentiful. It's a good school, except there....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 969,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
  21. #15 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkGreat Neck North Middle SchoolGreat Neck Public Schools, NY·6-8·Rating 3.25 out of 5 4 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 744Student-teacher ratio 7:1#15 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Great Neck North Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Great Neck Public Schools, NY,6-8,4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.Read 4 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 744,Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
  22. Kiryas Joel Village SchoolKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District, NY·K-7gradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 150Student-teacher ratio 8:1Kiryas Joel Village SchoolKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District, NY,K-7,Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 150,Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
  23. #16 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkSeven Bridges Middle SchoolChappaqua Central School District, NY·5-8gradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 503Student-teacher ratio 10:1#16 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Seven Bridges Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Chappaqua Central School District, NY,5-8,Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 503,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
  26. #17 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkGrand Avenue Middle SchoolBellmore-Merrick Central High School District, NY·7-8·Rating 3.67 out of 5 3 reviewsMiddle school student: Grand Avenue is safe and a good school to learn. It is clean and the teachers are very nice and cooperative.... Read 3 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 915Student-teacher ratio 12:1#17 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Grand Avenue Middle SchoolBellmore-Merrick Central High School District, NY,7-8,3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says Grand Avenue is safe and a good school to learn. It is clean and the teachers are very nice and cooperative..Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 915,Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
  27. #18 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkHerricks Middle SchoolHerricks Union Free School District, NY·6-8·Rating 3.78 out of 5 9 reviewsMiddle School Student: I love HMS. All the teachers are engaged and help teach students. The academics are amazing, and all the necessary resources are provided, students get a personal chromebook. There are many clubs and activities.... Read 9 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 1,079Student-teacher ratio 11:1#18 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Herricks Middle SchoolHerricks Union Free School District, NY,6-8,9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.Featured Review: Middle School Student says I love HMS. All the teachers are engaged and help teach students. The academics are amazing, and all the necessary resources are provided, students get a personal chromebook. There are many clubs and....Read 9 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 1,079,Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
  28. #19 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkJohn F. Kennedy Middle SchoolBethpage Union Free School District, NY·6-8·Rating 3.75 out of 5 4 reviewsParent: My daughter attends classes in this school. After returning home every day, she tells me that she is very happy at school. However, due to the epidemic situation, she cannot get too close to her classmates... Read 4 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 717Student-teacher ratio 10:1#19 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.John F. Kennedy Middle SchoolBethpage Union Free School District, NY,6-8,4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.Featured Review: Parent says My daughter attends classes in this school. After returning home every day, she tells me that she is very happy at school. However, due to the epidemic situation, she cannot get too close to her....Read 4 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 717,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
  29. Searingtown SchoolHerricks Union Free School District, NY·K-11·Rating 5 out of 5 5 reviewsMiddle school student: Best school ever! The teachers are amazing, patient, smart, and understanding. If you want your child to go through a great elementary school, Searingtown should be your choice. They provide a warm community of welcoming staff, teachers, students, and surrounding. Teaching is top-notch!... Read 5 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 585Student-teacher ratio 12:1Searingtown SchoolBlue checkmark.Herricks Union Free School District, NY,K-11,5 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says Best school ever! The teachers are amazing, patient, smart, and understanding. If you want your child to go through a great elementary school, Searingtown should be your choice. They provide a warm....Read 5 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 585,Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
  30. #20 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkRobert E. Bell SchoolChappaqua Central School District, NY·5-8·Rating 1 out of 5 1 reviewgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 594Student-teacher ratio 11:1#20 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Robert E. Bell SchoolBlue checkmark.Chappaqua Central School District, NY,5-8,1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 594,Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

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  32. #21 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkWoodmere Middle SchoolHewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, NY·6-8·Rating 4.33 out of 5 3 reviewsMiddle School Student: Great school and great teachers. They teach you all the things you need to know at ur level. They have lower classes and higher classes. I’m a student that goes there and every quarter I get high honor roll. Teachers help you and support you in the all the ways they could. There is even extra support classes for students who need extra help during school time, and they’re all for free! Give kids a lot of freedom in school. Teacher also engage with students, they’re not only their teacher but also friends and role model. Teachers also joke around to make classes more fun and not as boring. There is always projects that kids have that give them opportunity to work in groups and learn how to socialize.... Read 3 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 716Student-teacher ratio 10:1#21 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Woodmere Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, NY,6-8,3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Middle School Student says Great school and great teachers. They teach you all the things you need to know at ur level. They have lower classes and higher classes. I’m a student that goes there and every quarter I get high....Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 716,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
  33. #22 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkColumbia Secondary SchoolNew York City Geographic District No. 5, NY·6-12·Rating 3.76 out of 5 127 reviewsSophom*ore: New administration is horrible. They have hired bad teachers and refuse to keep CSS unique. We once stood out for writing college-like research papers but now it's all standardized tests. The teachers are really hit or miss but a few good teachers really make my time feel worth it.... Read 127 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 690Student-teacher ratio 14:1#22 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Columbia Secondary SchoolNew York City Geographic District No. 5, NY,6-12,127 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.Featured Review: Sophom*ore says New administration is horrible. They have hired bad teachers and refuse to keep CSS unique. We once stood out for writing college-like research papers but now it's all standardized tests. The....Read 127 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 690,Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
  34. #23 Best Public Middle Schools in New YorkManhasset Middle SchoolManhasset Union Free School District, NY·7-8gradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 521Student-teacher ratio 10:1#23 Best Public Middle Schools in New York.Manhasset Middle SchoolManhasset Union Free School District, NY,7-8,Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 521,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
  35. SponsoredPrivate SchoolManhattan Country SchoolPrivate School·NEW YORK, NY·PK, K-8·Rating 4.78 out of 5 58
    SponsoredPrivate SchoolManlius Pebble Hill SchoolPrivate School·SYRACUSE, NY·PK, K-12·Rating 4.5 out of 5 48
    SponsoredPublic SchoolHerbert H. Lehman High SchoolNew York City Geographic District No. 8, NY·9-12·Rating 3.6 out of 5 299
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