Best Middle Schools in Forest Hills
The top middle schools in Forest Hills, 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. J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey leads with 78/100, followed by J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage and Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School. 4 middle schools in Forest Hills in total.
The ranking
1
J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey63-55 102 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
2
J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage68-17 AUSTIN STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
3
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School91-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
4
Not ratedP.S. Q23391-30 METROPOLITAN AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in Forest Hills?
- J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey ranks highest by our overall rating (78/100), ahead of J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many middle schools are in Forest Hills?
- There are 4 middle schools in Forest Hills.
- 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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