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Best Middle Schools in District 28

The top middle schools in District 28, 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. 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 School
  • 9–12 High School
2
J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey63-55 102 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
3
Valence College Preparatory Charter School97-29 64 Road
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School122-05 SMITH STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage68-17 AUSTIN STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
M.S. 35888-08 164 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
Queens Collegiate: A College Board School167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
8
York Early College Academy108-35 167 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
9
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School91-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
10
Redwood Middle School133-25 GUY R BREWER BOULEVARD
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
Growing Up Green Charter School II84-35 152 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
12
J.H.S. 008 Richard S. Grossley108-35 167 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
Young Women's Leadership School, Queens150-91 87 ROAD
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
14
J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck85-05 144 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
15
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72133-25 GUY R BREWER BOULEVARD
  • 6–8 Middle School
16
The Emerson School108-35 167 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
17
Jamaica Evening High School M/167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
18
Queens Transition Center142-10 LINDEN BOULEVARD
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
19
Home Instruction - Queen142-10 LINDEN BOULEVARD
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
20
The Ezra Jack Keats Pre-K Center132-10 JAMAICA AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
21
Sutphin HS ALC (ALC)90-01 SUTPHIN BOULEVARD
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
22
Royal 180 Academy (ALC)90-40 150 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
23
Jamaica Evening High School T/167-01 GOTHIC DRIVE
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
24
Jamaica Academy (ALC)90-40 150 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
25
P.S. Q23391-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
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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 our overall rating (83/100), ahead of J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey. 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 28?
There are 26 middle schools in District 28.
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.

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