Best Middle Schools in Manhattan
The top middle schools in Manhattan, ranked by overall rating. 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 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
100/100
2
New Explorations Into Science, Technology And Math High School111 COLUMBIA STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
99/100
3
The Anderson School100 WEST 77 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
98/100
4
Tag Young Scholars240 EAST 109 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
97/100
5
Success Academy Charter School - Hell'S Kitchen439 West 49 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
96/100
6
Success Academy Charter School - Union Square40 IRVING PLACE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
95/100
7
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 3410 EAST 100 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
95/100
8
Zeta Charter Schools - Inwood401 West 218 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
93/100
9
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 5301 WEST 140 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
92/100
10
Success Academy Charter School - Hudson Yards500 West 41 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
92/100
11
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 4240 WEST 113 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
91/100
12
P.S. 171 Patrick Henry19 EAST 103 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
91/100
13
Success Academy Charter School - Washington Heights701 Fort Washington Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
90/100
14
Success Academy Charter School - Harlem 134 West 118 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
90/100
15
M.S. 255 Salk School Of Science320 EAST 20 STREET
6–8 Middle School
89/100
16
Harlem Village Academy East Charter School2351 FIRST AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
88/100
17
New York City Lab Middle School For Collaborative Studies333 WEST 17 STREET
6–8 Middle School
87/100
18
P.S. 184m Shuang Wen327 CHERRY STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
87/100
19
Harlem Village Academy North Charter School244 WEST 144 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
87/100
20
J.H.S. 054 Booker T. Washington104 West 108 Street
6–8 Middle School
85/100
21
East Side Middle School331 East 91 Street
6–8 Middle School
84/100
22
Yorkville East Middle School1458 YORK AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
84/100
23
The Clinton School10 East 15 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
83/100
24
Spruce Street School12 Spruce Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
83/100
25
M.S. 243 Center School100 WEST 84 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
83/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in Manhattan?
- Special Music School ranks highest by overall rating (100/100), ahead of New Explorations into Science, Technology and Math High School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in Manhattan?
- There are 160 middle schools in Manhattan.
- How are these schools ranked?
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