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Best Middle Schools in Manhattan

The top middle schools in Manhattan, 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 New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School and The Anderson School. 160 middle schools in Manhattan in total.

The ranking

1
Special Music School129 WEST 67 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
2
New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School111 COLUMBIA STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
3
The Anderson School100 WEST 77 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
Tag Young Scholars240 EAST 109 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
Success Academy Charter School - Hell's Kitchen439 West 49 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
Success Academy Charter School - Union Square40 IRVING PLACE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
7
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3410 EAST 100 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
Zeta Charter Schools - Inwood401 West 218 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
9
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5301 WEST 140 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
Success Academy Charter School - Hudson Yards500 West 41 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4240 WEST 113 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
12
P.S. 171 Patrick Henry19 EAST 103 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights701 Fort Washington Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
14
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 134 West 118 Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
15
M.S. 255 Salk School of Science320 EAST 20 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
16
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School2351 FIRST AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
17
New York City Lab Middle School for Collaborative Studies333 WEST 17 STREET
  • 6–8 Middle School
18
P.S. 184m Shuang Wen327 CHERRY STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
19
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School244 WEST 144 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
20
J.H.S. 054 Booker T. Washington104 West 108 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
21
East Side Middle School331 East 91 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
22
Yorkville East Middle School1458 YORK AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
23
The Clinton School10 East 15 Street
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
24
Spruce Street School12 Spruce Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
25
M.S. 243 Center School100 WEST 84 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best middle school in Manhattan?
Special Music School ranks highest by our overall rating (100/100), ahead of New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High 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 Manhattan?
There are 160 middle schools in Manhattan.
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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