Best Middle Schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square
The top middle schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, ranked by overall rating. Special Music School leads with 100/100, followed by West End Secondary School and The Riverside School for Makers and Artists. 8 middle schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square in total.
The ranking
1
Special Music School129 WEST 67 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
100/100
2
West End Secondary School227-243 West 61 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
72/100
3
The Riverside School For Makers And Artists300 West 61 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
18/100
4
The Maxine Greene Hs For Imaginative Inquiry122 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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5
Fusion Academy Lincoln Center157 COLUMBUS AVE-3RD FL
6–8 Middle School
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6
York Prep School40 WEST 68 STREET
6–8 Middle School
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7
Professional Childrens School132 WEST 60 STREET
6–8 Middle School
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8
Robert Louis Stevenson School24 WEST 74 STREET
6–8 Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square?
- Special Music School ranks highest by overall rating (100/100), ahead of West End Secondary School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square?
- There are 8 middle schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square.
- 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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