Best Middle Schools in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island
The top middle schools in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island, 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. Yorkville East Middle School leads with 84/100, followed by J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner and P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island. 5 middle schools in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island in total.
The ranking
1
Yorkville East Middle School1458 YORK AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
2
J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner220 East 76 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
3
P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island645 MAIN STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
4
Ella Baker School317 EAST 67 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
5
Not ratedChild School/Legacy High School537 MAIN STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island?
- Yorkville East Middle School ranks highest by our overall rating (84/100), ahead of J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many middle schools are in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island?
- There are 5 middle schools in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island.
- 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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