Best Middle Schools in District 28
The top middle schools in District 28, ranked by overall rating. Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School leads with 83/100, followed by J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey and Valence College Preparatory Charter School. 26 middle schools in District 28 in total.
The ranking
1
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School160-20 GOETHALS AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
83/100
2
J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey63-55 102 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
78/100
3
Valence College Preparatory Charter School97-29 64 Road
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
69/100
4
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School122-05 SMITH STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
64/100
5
J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage68-17 AUSTIN STREET
6–8 Middle School
61/100
6
M.S. 35888-08 164 Street
6–8 Middle School
58/100
7
Queens Collegiate: A College Board School167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
57/100
8
York Early College Academy108-35 167 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
49/100
9
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School91-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
47/100
10
Redwood Middle School133-25 GUY R BREWER BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School
46/100
11
Growing Up Green Charter School Ii84-35 152 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
46/100
12
J.H.S. 008 Richard S. Grossley108-35 167 STREET
6–8 Middle School
45/100
13
Young Women'S Leadership School, Queens150-91 87 ROAD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
43/100
14
J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck85-05 144 STREET
6–8 Middle School
42/100
15
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72133-25 GUY R BREWER BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School
32/100
16
The Emerson School108-35 167 STREET
6–8 Middle School
29/100
17
Jamaica Evening High School M/167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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18
Queens Transition Center142-10 LINDEN BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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19
Home Instruction - Queen142-10 LINDEN BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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20
The Ezra Jack Keats Pre-K Center132-10 JAMAICA AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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21
Sutphin Hs Alc (ALC)90-01 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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22
Royal 180 Academy (ALC)90-40 150 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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23
Jamaica Evening High School T/167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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24
Jamaica Academy (ALC)90-40 150 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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25
P.S. Q23391-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 28?
- Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School ranks highest by overall rating (83/100), ahead of J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in District 28?
- There are 26 middle schools in District 28.
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