Best Middle Schools in District 27
The top middle schools in District 27, ranked by overall rating. Scholars' Academy leads with 86/100, followed by Success Academy Charter School - Far Rockaway and P.S./M.S. 114 Belle Harbor. 29 middle schools in District 27 in total.
The ranking
1
Scholars' Academy320 Beach 104 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
86/100
2
Success Academy Charter School - Far Rockaway190 Beach 110 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
83/100
3
P.S./M.S. 114 Belle Harbor134-01 CRONSTON AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
75/100
4
P.S. 047 Chris Galas9 Power Road
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
67/100
5
P.S. 207 Rockwood Park159-15 88 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
66/100
6
P.S. 146 Howard Beach98-01 159 Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
66/100
7
Hawtree Creek Middle School121-10 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School
64/100
8
J.H.S. 202 Robert H. Goddard138-30 LAFAYETTE STREET
6–8 Middle School
60/100
9
Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi8-21 BAY 25 STREET
6–8 Middle School
60/100
10
M.S. 137 America'S School Of Heroes109-15 98 STREET
6–8 Middle School
55/100
11
Village Academy10-45 NAMEOKE STREET
6–8 Middle School
54/100
12
P.S. 232 Lindenwood153-23 83 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
54/100
13
Challenge Preparatory Charter School710 HARTMAN LANE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
53/100
14
P.S. 124 Osmond A Church129-15 150 Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
52/100
15
J.H.S. 210 Elizabeth Blackwell93-11 101 AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
46/100
16
Channel View School For Research100-00 BEACH CHANNEL DRIVE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
43/100
17
Waterside School For Leadership190 Beach 110 Street
6–8 Middle School
43/100
18
J.H.S. 226 Virgil I. Grissom121-10 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School
41/100
19
P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam488 Beach 66 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
38/100
20
P.S. 183 Dr. Richard R. Green2-45 BEACH 79 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
34/100
21
M.S. 053 Brian Piccolo10-45 NAMEOKE STREET
6–8 Middle School
28/100
22
P.S. 043160 BEACH 29 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
27/100
23
Goldie Maple Academy3-65 BEACH 56 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
25/100
24
Academy Of Medical Technology: A College Board School8-21 BAY 25 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
23/100
25
P.S. 105 The Bay School420 BEACH 51 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
22/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 27?
- Scholars' Academy ranks highest by overall rating (86/100), ahead of Success Academy Charter School - Far Rockaway. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in District 27?
- There are 29 middle schools in District 27.
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