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Best Middle Schools in Upper West Side (Central)

The top middle schools in Upper West Side (Central), 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 Anderson School leads with 98/100, followed by M.S. 243 Center School and M.S. M245 The Computer School. 11 middle schools in Upper West Side (Central) in total.

The ranking

1
The Anderson School100 WEST 77 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
M.S. 243 Center School100 WEST 84 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
M.S. M245 The Computer School100 WEST 77 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
Lafayette Academy154 WEST 93 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
P.S. 333 Manhattan School for Children154 WEST 93 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
M.S. M247 Dual Language Middle School100 WEST 77 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
Community Action School - MS 258154 WEST 93 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
M.S. 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School735 WEST END AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
9
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
10
Smith School131 WEST 86 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
11
Ideal School Of Manhattan - Upper270 WEST 89 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best middle school in Upper West Side (Central)?
The Anderson School ranks highest by our overall rating (98/100), ahead of M.S. 243 Center 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 Upper West Side (Central)?
There are 11 middle schools in Upper West Side (Central).
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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