Best Middle Schools in District 1
The top middle schools in District 1, ranked by overall rating. New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School leads with 99/100, followed by P.S. 184m Shuang Wen and P.S. 188 The Island School. 15 middle schools in District 1 in total.
The ranking
1
New Explorations Into Science, Technology And Math High School111 COLUMBIA STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
99/100
2
P.S. 184m Shuang Wen327 CHERRY STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
87/100
3
P.S. 188 The Island School442 EAST HOUSTON STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
58/100
4
School For Global Leaders145 Stanton Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
54/100
5
East Side Community School420 East 12 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
52/100
6
Tompkins Square Middle School600 EAST 6 STREET
6–8 Middle School
46/100
7
University Neighborhood Middle School220 HENRY STREET
6–8 Middle School
36/100
8
P.S. 034 Franklin D. Roosevelt730 East 12 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
30/100
9
Manhattan Charter School Ii220 HENRY STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
28/100
10
P.S. 140 Nathan Straus123 RIDGE STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
27/100
11
Thompkins Park (ALC)287 EAST 10TH STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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12
Marta Valle High School145 STANTON STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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13
Boys Club (ALC)287 EAST 10TH STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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14
Manhattan School For Career Development113 EAST 4TH STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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15
Manhattan School For Career Development113 East 4 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 1?
- New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School ranks highest by overall rating (99/100), ahead of P.S. 184m Shuang Wen. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in District 1?
- There are 15 middle schools in District 1.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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