Best Middle Schools in Queens
The top middle schools in Queens, 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 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide) leads with 97/100, followed by Baccalaureate School for Global Education and Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6. 144 middle schools in Queens in total.
The ranking
1
The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide)28-37 29 STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
2
Baccalaureate School for Global Education34-12 36 AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
3
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6132-55 RIDGEDALE STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
4
Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale147-65 249 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
5
J.H.S. 067 Louis Pasteur51-60 MARATHON PARKWAY
- 6–8 Middle School
6
Scholars' Academy320 Beach 104 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
7
P.S./I.S. 78q48-09 CENTER BOULEVARD
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
8
J.H.S. 074 Nathaniel Hawthorne61-15 Oceania Street
- 6–8 Middle School
9
Success Academy Charter School - Far Rockaway190 Beach 110 Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
10
Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School160-20 GOETHALS AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
11
Central Queens Academy Charter School88-14 Justice Avenue
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
12
P.S. 122 Mamie Fay21-21 DITMARS BOULEVARD
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
13
BELL Academy212-03 23 Avenue
- 6–8 Middle School
14
J.H.S. 216 George J. Ryan64-20 175 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
15
The Queens College School for Math, Science and Technology148-20 REEVES AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
16
M.S. 158 Marie Curie46-35 Oceania Street
- 6–8 Middle School
17
J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey63-55 102 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
18
East-West School of International Studies46-21 COLDEN STREET
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
19
I.S. 227 Louis Armstrong32-02 JUNCTION BOULEVARD
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
20
P.S./M.S. 114 Belle Harbor134-01 CRONSTON AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
21
J.H.S. 185 Edward Bleeker147-26 25 DRIVE
- 6–8 Middle School
22
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School for Arts and Technology47-07 30 Place
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
23
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School51-35 REEDER STREET
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
24
P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale74-01 78 AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
25
Irwin Altman Middle School 17281-14 257 Street
- 6–8 Middle School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in Queens?
- The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide) ranks highest by our overall rating (97/100), ahead of Baccalaureate School for Global Education. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many middle schools are in Queens?
- There are 144 middle schools in Queens.
- 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.
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