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Best Middle Schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

The top middle schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square, 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 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 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
2
West End Secondary School227-243 West 61 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
3
The Riverside School for Makers and Artists300 West 61 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
The Maxine Greene HS for Imaginative Inquiry122 AMSTERDAM AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
5
Fusion Academy Lincoln Center157 COLUMBUS AVE-3RD FL
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
6
York Prep School40 WEST 68 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
7
Professional Childrens School132 WEST 60 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
8
Robert Louis Stevenson School24 WEST 74 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
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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 our overall rating (100/100), ahead of West End Secondary 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-Lincoln Square?
There are 8 middle schools in Upper West Side-Lincoln Square.
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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