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Best Middle Schools in District 1

The top middle schools in District 1, 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. 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 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
2
P.S. 184m Shuang Wen327 CHERRY STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
P.S. 188 The Island School442 EAST HOUSTON STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
School for Global Leaders145 Stanton Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
5
East Side Community School420 East 12 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
6
Tompkins Square Middle School600 EAST 6 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
University Neighborhood Middle School220 HENRY STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
P.S. 034 Franklin D. Roosevelt730 East 12 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
9
Manhattan Charter School II220 HENRY STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
P.S. 140 Nathan Straus123 RIDGE STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
Thompkins Park (ALC)287 EAST 10TH STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
12
Marta Valle High School145 STANTON STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
13
Boys Club (ALC)287 EAST 10TH STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
14
Manhattan School for Career Development113 EAST  4TH STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
15
Manhattan School for Career Development113 East 4 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
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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 our overall rating (99/100), ahead of P.S. 184m Shuang Wen. 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 1?
There are 15 middle schools in District 1.
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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