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 overall rating. 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
84/100
2
J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner220 East 76 Street
6–8 Middle School
81/100
3
P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island645 MAIN STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
74/100
4
Ella Baker School317 EAST 67 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
66/100
5
Child School/Legacy High School537 MAIN STREET
6–8 Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island?
- Yorkville East Middle School ranks highest by overall rating (84/100), ahead of J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- 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 overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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