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Best Middle Schools in District 2

The top middle schools in District 2, 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. Success Academy Charter School - Hell's Kitchen leads with 96/100, followed by Success Academy Charter School - Union Square and Success Academy Charter School - Hudson Yards. 44 middle schools in District 2 in total.

The ranking

1
Success Academy Charter School - Hell's Kitchen439 West 49 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
Success Academy Charter School - Union Square40 IRVING PLACE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
Success Academy Charter School - Hudson Yards500 West 41 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
M.S. 255 Salk School of Science320 EAST 20 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
New York City Lab Middle School for Collaborative Studies333 WEST 17 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
Yorkville East Middle School1458 YORK AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
East Side Middle School331 East 91 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
Spruce Street School12 Spruce Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
9
The Clinton School10 East 15 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
10
Ballet Tech, NYC Public School for Dance890 BROADWAY
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
Battery Park City School55 BATTERY PLACE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
12
J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner220 East 76 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
J.H.S. 104 Simon Baruch330 EAST 21 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
14
P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis80 CATHERINE STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
15
I.S. 289201 WARREN STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
16
P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island645 MAIN STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
17
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School26 BROADWAY
  • 6–8 Middle School
18
Ella Baker School317 EAST 67 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
19
Professional Performing Arts High School328 WEST 48 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
20
New York City Charter School of the Arts241 WATER STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
21
School of the Future High School127 EAST 22 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
22
Great Oaks Kathleen Sherry Charter School240 BLEECKER STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
23
M.S. 131100 HESTER STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
24
The 47 American Sign Language & English Lower School223 East 23 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
25
M.S. 29775 MORTON STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best middle school in District 2?
Success Academy Charter School - Hell's Kitchen ranks highest by our overall rating (96/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Union Square. 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 2?
There are 44 middle schools in District 2.
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.

Which of these fits your child?

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