Best Middle Schools in Queens
The top middle schools in Queens, ranked by overall rating. 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 Elementary6–8 Middle School
97/100
2
Baccalaureate School For Global Education34-12 36 AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
96/100
3
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6132-55 RIDGEDALE STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
95/100
4
Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale147-65 249 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
91/100
5
J.H.S. 067 Louis Pasteur51-60 MARATHON PARKWAY
6–8 Middle School
89/100
6
Scholars' Academy320 Beach 104 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
86/100
7
P.S./I.S. 78q48-09 CENTER BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
84/100
8
J.H.S. 074 Nathaniel Hawthorne61-15 Oceania Street
6–8 Middle School
83/100
9
Success Academy Charter School - Far Rockaway190 Beach 110 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
83/100
10
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School160-20 GOETHALS AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
83/100
11
Central Queens Academy Charter School88-14 Justice Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
82/100
12
P.S. 122 Mamie Fay21-21 DITMARS BOULEVARD
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
82/100
13
Bell Academy212-03 23 Avenue
6–8 Middle School
81/100
14
J.H.S. 216 George J. Ryan64-20 175 Street
6–8 Middle School
80/100
15
The Queens College School For Math, Science And Technology148-20 REEVES AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
80/100
16
M.S. 158 Marie Curie46-35 Oceania Street
6–8 Middle School
79/100
17
J.H.S. 157 Stephen A. Halsey63-55 102 Street
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
78/100
18
East-West School Of International Studies46-21 COLDEN STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
78/100
19
I.S. 227 Louis Armstrong32-02 JUNCTION BOULEVARD
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
77/100
20
P.S./M.S. 114 Belle Harbor134-01 CRONSTON AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
75/100
21
J.H.S. 185 Edward Bleeker147-26 25 DRIVE
6–8 Middle School
74/100
22
Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School For Arts And Technology47-07 30 Place
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
74/100
23
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School51-35 REEDER STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
73/100
24
P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale74-01 78 AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
72/100
25
Irwin Altman Middle School 17281-14 257 Street
6–8 Middle School
71/100
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in Queens?
- The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide) ranks highest by overall rating (97/100), ahead of Baccalaureate School for Global Education. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in Queens?
- There are 144 middle schools in Queens.
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