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Best Middle Schools in District 3

The top middle schools in District 3, 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. Special Music School leads with 100/100, followed by The Anderson School and Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4. 28 middle schools in District 3 in total.

The ranking

1
Special Music School129 WEST 67 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
2
The Anderson School100 WEST 77 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4240 WEST 113 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 134 West 118 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
5
J.H.S. 054 Booker T. Washington104 West 108 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
M.S. 243 Center School100 WEST 84 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
M.S. M245 The Computer School100 WEST 77 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
West End Secondary School227-243 West 61 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
9
Lafayette Academy154 WEST 93 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
Harlem Link Charter School21 WEST 111 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
New York French-American Charter School311 West 120 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
12
P.S. 333 Manhattan School for Children154 WEST 93 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth41 West 117 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
14
Future Leaders Institute Charter School134 WEST 122 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
15
M.S. M247 Dual Language Middle School100 WEST 77 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
16
Mott Hall II220 WEST 121 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
17
Community Action School - MS 258154 WEST 93 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
18
West Prep Academy220 West 108 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
19
Frederick Douglass Academy II Secondary School215 WEST 114 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
20
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts215 WEST 114 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
21
M.S. 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School735 WEST END AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
22
Opportunity Charter School240 WEST 113 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
23
The Riverside School for Makers and Artists300 West 61 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
24
Young Women's Leadership School140 WEST 102 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
25
P.S. M811 - Mickey Mantle School466 West End 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 3?
Special Music School ranks highest by our overall rating (100/100), ahead of The Anderson School. 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 3?
There are 28 middle schools in District 3.
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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