Best Middle Schools in District 26
The top middle schools in District 26, ranked by overall rating. J.H.S. 067 Louis Pasteur leads with 89/100, followed by J.H.S. 074 Nathaniel Hawthorne and J.H.S. 216 George J. Ryan. 14 middle schools in District 26 in total.
The ranking
1
J.H.S. 067 Louis Pasteur51-60 MARATHON PARKWAY
6–8 Middle School
89/100
2
J.H.S. 074 Nathaniel Hawthorne61-15 Oceania Street
6–8 Middle School
83/100
3
J.H.S. 216 George J. Ryan64-20 175 Street
6–8 Middle School
80/100
4
M.S. 158 Marie Curie46-35 Oceania Street
6–8 Middle School
79/100
5
Irwin Altman Middle School 17281-14 257 Street
6–8 Middle School
71/100
6
P.S./I.S. 26674-10 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
61/100
7
P.S./ Is 178 Holliswood189-10 RADNOR ROAD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
53/100
8
P.S. Q17756-37 188 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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9
P.S. Q224252-12 72 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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10
P.S. Q81161-25 MARATHON PARKWAY
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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11
P.S. Q99385-15 258 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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12
P.S./I.S. 20874-30 COMMONWEALTH BLVD
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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13
P.S. Q023 @ Queens Children Center74-03 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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14
P.S. Q004196-25 Peck Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 26?
- J.H.S. 067 Louis Pasteur ranks highest by overall rating (89/100), ahead of J.H.S. 074 Nathaniel Hawthorne. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in District 26?
- There are 14 middle schools in District 26.
- 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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