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Best Middle Schools in District 26

The top middle schools in District 26, 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. 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
2
J.H.S. 074 Nathaniel Hawthorne61-15 Oceania Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
J.H.S. 216 George J. Ryan64-20 175 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
M.S. 158 Marie Curie46-35 Oceania Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
Irwin Altman Middle School 17281-14 257 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
P.S./I.S. 26674-10 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
P.S./ IS 178 Holliswood189-10 RADNOR ROAD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
P.S. Q17756-37 188 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
9
P.S. Q224252-12 72 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
10
P.S. Q81161-25 MARATHON PARKWAY
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
11
P.S. Q99385-15 258 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
12
P.S./I.S. 20874-30 COMMONWEALTH BLVD
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
13
P.S. Q023 @ Queens Children Center74-03 COMMONWEALTH BOULEVARD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
14
P.S. Q004196-25 Peck Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
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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 our overall rating (89/100), ahead of J.H.S. 074 Nathaniel Hawthorne. 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 26?
There are 14 middle schools in District 26.
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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