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- #1 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaWilliamsburg Collegiate Charter SchoolBrooklyn, NY·Public School·5-8·Rating 4 out of 5 3 reviewsOther: WCCS is a a true community school that provides a college prep education for all students, while also making learning dynamic.... Read 3 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 247Student-teacher ratio 10:1#1 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Williamsburg Collegiate Charter SchoolBlue checkmark.Public School,BROOKLYN, NY,5-8,3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Other says WCCS is a a true community school that provides a college prep education for all students, while also making learning dynamic..Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 247,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
- #3 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaSuccess Academy Charter School - Bed-Stuy 1 and Bed-Stuy Middle SchoolBrooklyn, NY·Public School·5-9gradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 482Student-teacher ratio —#3 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Success Academy Charter School - Bed-Stuy 1 and Bed-Stuy Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Public School,BROOKLYN, NY,5-9,Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 482,
- SponsoredPrivate SchoolUniversity Cooperative SchoolPrivate School·SEATTLE, WA·PK, K-5·Rating 5 out of 5 10SponsoredPrivate SchoolThe Little SchoolPrivate School·BELLEVUE, WA·PK, K-5·Rating 5 out of 5 12SponsoredPublic SchoolHerbert H. Lehman High SchoolNew York City Geographic District No. 8, NY·9-12·Rating 3.6 out of 5 299
- #4 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaScarsdale Middle SchoolScarsdale Union Free School District, NY·6-8·Rating 4.23 out of 5 13 reviewsAlum: It was a great school experience, I attended through 6th and 7th grade and I truly loved it, besides one english teacher in particular whose name was Ms. Bryan. I had great friends like Jack Luna and Noah Schnapp and we were three peas in a pod together, as opposed to three peas in a pod apart. We made great memories together and Ms. Bryan taught me to read the room because I was just so good at class. Overall, just a great establishment that you would love to send your offspring to. - Adriana Stenzel, Class of 2023, Amazing/Exemplary Student, Best Student to go to Scarsdale Prep... Read 13 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 1,131Student-teacher ratio 12:1#4 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Scarsdale Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Scarsdale Union Free School District, NY,6-8,13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.Featured Review: Alum says It was a great school experience, I attended through 6th and 7th grade and I truly loved it, besides one english teacher in particular whose name was Ms. Bryan. I had great friends like Jack Luna and....Read 13 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 1,131,Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
- #5 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaMillburn Middle SchoolMillburn Township School District, NJ·6-8·Rating 3.25 out of 5 16 reviewsMiddle school student: I am a sixth grade student with straight A's, and it’s easy but it feels like I’m learning valuable stuff here... Read 16 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 1,133Student-teacher ratio 11:1#5 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Millburn Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Millburn Township School District, NJ,6-8,16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says I am a sixth grade student with straight A's, and it’s easy but it feels like I’m learning valuable stuff here.Read 16 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 1,133,Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
- #6 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaCandlewood Middle SchoolHalf Hollow Hills Central School District, NY·6-8·Rating 3 out of 5 2 reviewsMiddle school student: My 6th grade experience at Candlewood Middle School is amazing. I got the opportunity to participate in SCMEA, and my average is a 97. I’m learning so much and the school has so many opportunities and clubs. I joined the drama club which I am so excited for. There are lots of fun hangouts made by the student government for students to get know each other and create memories.... Read 2 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 719Student-teacher ratio 11:1#6 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Candlewood Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Half Hollow Hills Central School District, NY,6-8,2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says My 6th grade experience at Candlewood Middle School is amazing. I got the opportunity to participate in SCMEA, and my average is a 97. I’m learning so much and the school has so many opportunities....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 719,Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
- #7 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaH.B. Thompson Middle SchoolSyosset Central School District, NY·6-8·Rating 4.33 out of 5 3 reviewsParent: I used this same review for Baylis Elementary, but it applies to the middle and high school as well....as our older one went through these schools also.Our taxes are a bit higher than most other areas , but we get great schools like this and great families as well. Many of the parents may have accents and speak not-so-perfect English, but their values are the same as all Syosset residents. Schools are more than just teachers, programs and facilities. It's who your child is sitting next to and what they bring to your child's life.When so many of our friends in Queens and Manhattan are stressed and scrambling to find schools for their kids to attend, it's nice to know that we don't have to worry about anything for 12 years.+++We were just notified by email that Syosset will be offering Mandarin ESL to incoming 1st and 2nd graders in 2023. This will really help transition the little ones with becoming proficient in English.... Read 3 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 997Student-teacher ratio 10:1#7 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.H.B. Thompson Middle SchoolSyosset Central School District, NY,6-8,3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Parent says I used this same review for Baylis Elementary, but it applies to the middle and high school as well....as our older one went through these schools also.Our taxes are a bit higher than most other areas , but we get great schools like this and great families as well. Many of the parents may have accents and speak not-so-perfect English, but their...When so many of our friends in Queens and Manhattan are stressed and scrambling to find schools for their kids to attend, it's nice to know that we don't have to worry about anything for 12 years.+++We were just notified by email that Syosset will be offering Mandarin ESL to incoming 1st and 2nd graders in 2023. This will really help transition the little ones with becoming proficient in....Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 997,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
- #8 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaRoslyn Middle SchoolRoslyn Union Free School District, NY·6-8·Rating 5 out of 5 1 reviewMiddle School Student: lol i go here its pretty nice, i do stuff like... math? idk, pretty epic, 7.5/10. stuff like that, idk why i left a review - micah... Read 1 reviewgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 766Student-teacher ratio 11:1#8 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Roslyn Middle SchoolRoslyn Union Free School District, NY,6-8,1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Middle School Student says lol i go here its pretty nice, i do stuff like... math? idk, pretty epic, 7.5/10. stuff like that, idk why i left a review - micah.Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 766,Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
- #9 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaSouth Woods Middle SchoolSyosset Central School District, NY·6-8·Rating 3.86 out of 5 7 reviewsMiddle school student: Lots of administration available to all the students who need it including social workers, guidance counselors, assistant principals, and a physcologist. Many clubs and sports opportunities. Classes are fair and teacher provide lots of support when need. Workshops and extra help always available. Library is full of books and content. Different daily lunch is served everyday and dietary restriction meals are available.... Read 7 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 746Student-teacher ratio 9:1#9 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.South Woods Middle SchoolSyosset Central School District, NY,6-8,7 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says Lots of administration available to all the students who need it including social workers, guidance counselors, assistant principals, and a physcologist. Many clubs and sports opportunities. Classes....Read 7 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 746,Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
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- #10 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaGreat Neck South Middle SchoolGreat Neck Public Schools, NY·6-8·Rating 4.17 out of 5 12 reviewsMiddle school student: im paid to make this reviewit very gud very gud 5/5 real no cap 100 percent very amazing for real for real... Read 12 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 861Student-teacher ratio 10:1#10 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Great Neck South Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Great Neck Public Schools, NY,6-8,12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says im paid to make this reviewit very gud very gud 5/5 real no cap 100 percent very amazing for real for real.Read 12 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 861,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
- #11 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaKIPP STAR College Prep Charter SchoolNew York, NY·Public School·K-8·Rating 4.32 out of 5 19 reviewsSenior: I’ve been in Kipp since 7th grade. It was great learning about myself, especially as a black man. They have quality education. I wish they would be a little more selective about the backgrounds of children and families. It’s starting to feel like any local public school in the bronx which isn’t great. The athletic department needs an overhaul. No support for good athletes trying to play in college. They need staff that understand children and sports and are parents or former athletes themselves to guide students... Read 19 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 740Student-teacher ratio 14:1#11 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.KIPP STAR College Prep Charter SchoolBlue checkmark.Public School,NEW YORK, NY,K-8,19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Senior says I’ve been in Kipp since 7th grade. It was great learning about myself, especially as a black man. They have quality education. I wish they would be a little more selective about the backgrounds of....Read 19 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 740,Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
- #12 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaJericho Middle SchoolJericho Union Free School District, NY·6-8·Rating 5 out of 5 3 reviewsMiddle school student: The teachers are amazing and so caring, they support students and are incredibly helpful when a student needs help in academics. The school is diverse and is filled with friendly people.... Read 3 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 810Student-teacher ratio 11:1#12 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Jericho Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Jericho Union Free School District, NY,6-8,3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says The teachers are amazing and so caring, they support students and are incredibly helpful when a student needs help in academics. The school is diverse and is filled with friendly people..Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 810,Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
- #13 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaWillets Road SchoolEast Williston Union Free School District, NY·5-7·Rating 4 out of 5 1 reviewAlum: Some wonderful teachers who truly care about the students. Small class sizes with a terrific art department. Annual class trip to a camp is a huge plus for the students.... Read 1 reviewgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 404Student-teacher ratio 9:1#13 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Willets Road SchoolBlue checkmark.East Williston Union Free School District, NY,5-7,1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Alum says Some wonderful teachers who truly care about the students. Small class sizes with a terrific art department. Annual class trip to a camp is a huge plus for the students..Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 404,Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
- #14 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaAchievement First - Bushwick SchoolBrooklyn, NY·Public School·K-8·Rating 4.1 out of 5 21 reviewsAlum: I went there for elementary school and honestly it was a great school and I had the best time. It instilled discipline, motivated scholars to work hard, and made students think about their future.... Read 21 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 938Student-teacher ratio 10:1#14 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Achievement First - Bushwick SchoolBlue checkmark.Public School,BROOKLYN, NY,K-8,21 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.Featured Review: Alum says I went there for elementary school and honestly it was a great school and I had the best time. It instilled discipline, motivated scholars to work hard, and made students think about their future..Read 21 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 938,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
- #15 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaWest Hollow Middle SchoolHalf Hollow Hills Central School District, NY·6-8·Rating 4 out of 5 2 reviewsAlum: I liked the building itself and the atrium was my favorite part. The teachers and student life are quite average, although the resources and activities are plentiful. It's a good school, except there are a lot of snooty rich kids... Read 2 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 969Student-teacher ratio 10:1#15 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.West Hollow Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Half Hollow Hills Central School District, NY,6-8,2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Alum says I liked the building itself and the atrium was my favorite part. The teachers and student life are quite average, although the resources and activities are plentiful. It's a good school, except there....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 969,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
- #16 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaHarrington Park School DistrictHarrington Park, NJ·Public School·PK, K-8·Rating 4.29 out of 5 7 reviewsMiddle school student: TdI’m ifxfixfxifizzifdizu47.;7;. xf if fhhshejdufufufhfhfhhddhhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdjdjdjhdhdejejeje... Read 7 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 615Student-teacher ratio 10:1#16 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Harrington Park School DistrictBlue checkmark.Public School,HARRINGTON PARK, NJ,PK, K-8,7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says TdI’m ifxfixfxifizzifdizu47.;7;. xf if fhhshejdufufufhfhfhhddhhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdhdjdjdjhdhdejejeje.Read 7 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 615,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
- #17 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaGreat Neck North Middle SchoolGreat Neck Public Schools, NY·6-8·Rating 3.25 out of 5 4 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 744Student-teacher ratio 7:1#17 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Great Neck North Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Great Neck Public Schools, NY,6-8,4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.Read 4 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 744,Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
- #18 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaSouth Hackensack Memorial SchoolSouth Hackensack, NJ·Public School·PK, K-8·Rating 5 out of 5 3 reviewsParent: All of the things we got from SH Memorial school is super. My child was transferred from another school to SH Memorial school and the way the school administration gives preliminary information, how they process it and do their best to expediate the whole required step for the child to resume school ASAP is amazingly super. The way the teachers welcome new students and their methods of familiarizing the newcomer with the existing students is also amazing. The academic part is also a 5-star rated quality, their teaching method, their assessment and their motivation are excellent. Nothing to add or see changed their rather to see everything as it is.... Read 3 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 246Student-teacher ratio 9:1#18 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.South Hackensack Memorial SchoolPublic School,SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ,PK, K-8,3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Parent says All of the things we got from SH Memorial school is super. My child was transferred from another school to SH Memorial school and the way the school administration gives preliminary information, how....Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 246,Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
- #19 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaAlpine Elementary SchoolAlpine, NJ·Public School·K-8·Rating 4 out of 5 4 reviewsMiddle school student: There are Many things to say about this school. I am a current eight grader right now and I love this school in general. There are times where the work gets piled on top of you. Teachers give you lots of work but in general they all very much care about you. This enviornment makes kids want to learn and get better grades. The teachers encouage the students and even though some are strict, they al genuinley care about the students. The education is really good. Again, even though the students get work piled on top of them, the teaching is phemonenal. I learned way more and grew more as a student when I joined this school as to when i attended a private school. This school will and does encourage each student to get the best grades. The population is low and there are not many students so there isn't as much band, plays, sports to judge based off of what I can tell but the teachers encourage the students to do extra-curriculars as well. This is a very good school to go to.... Read 4 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 165Student-teacher ratio 8:1#19 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Alpine Elementary SchoolPublic School,ALPINE, NJ,K-8,4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says There are Many things to say about this school. I am a current eight grader right now and I love this school in general. There are times where the work gets piled on top of you. Teachers give you....Read 4 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 165,Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
- #20 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaHaworth Public SchoolHaworth, NJ·Public School·K-8gradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 424Student-teacher ratio 9:1#20 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Haworth Public SchoolPublic School,HAWORTH, NJ,K-8,Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 424,Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
- #21 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaHatikvah International Charter SchoolEast Brunswick, NJ·Public School·K-8·Rating 4.88 out of 5 24 reviewsAlum: I went to Hatikvah from 3rd grade and it was by far the best school ever. The relationships I made with the students and friends were very strong and I keep them all close to my heart. It prepared me VERY well for high school and I am ahead in many classes. It is a great school for students with IEP and each grade has a special education teacher. The extra help was great and the teachers were very kind and flexible. They made you feel important. I miss Hatikvah so much and I am so greatful I went. I made lots of memories there especially on the 8th grade Israel trip. I love the community and how so many backgrounds learn together and speak Hebrew. It sets up kids for success and allows them to be more accepting of diversity and be better people. It is a small school that has so much goodness too it.... Read 24 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 595Student-teacher ratio 14:1#21 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Hatikvah International Charter SchoolBlue checkmark.Public School,EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ,K-8,24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.Featured Review: Alum says I went to Hatikvah from 3rd grade and it was by far the best school ever. The relationships I made with the students and friends were very strong and I keep them all close to my heart. It prepared me....Read 24 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 595,Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
- #22 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaSeven Bridges Middle SchoolChappaqua Central School District, NY·5-8gradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 503Student-teacher ratio 10:1#22 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Seven Bridges Middle SchoolBlue checkmark.Chappaqua Central School District, NY,5-8,Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 503,Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
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- #23 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaHo-Ho-Kus Public SchoolHo Ho Kus, NJ·Public School·PK, K-8·Rating 5 out of 5 1 reviewParent: HHK is an excellent school that focuses on the whole child and encourages both academic and personal growth. It is a very tight community with a devoted, accessible administration. This is a wonderful place!... Read 1 reviewgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 542Student-teacher ratio 11:1#23 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Ho-Ho-Kus Public SchoolPublic School,HO HO KUS, NJ,PK, K-8,1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.Featured Review: Parent says HHK is an excellent school that focuses on the whole child and encourages both academic and personal growth. It is a very tight community with a devoted, accessible administration. This is a....Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 542,Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
- #24 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaGrand Avenue Middle SchoolBellmore-Merrick Central High School District, NY·7-8·Rating 3.67 out of 5 3 reviewsMiddle school student: Grand Avenue is safe and a good school to learn. It is clean and the teachers are very nice and cooperative.... Read 3 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 915Student-teacher ratio 12:1#24 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Grand Avenue Middle SchoolBellmore-Merrick Central High School District, NY,7-8,3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.Featured Review: Middle school student says Grand Avenue is safe and a good school to learn. It is clean and the teachers are very nice and cooperative..Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 915,Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
- #25 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City AreaHerricks Middle SchoolHerricks Union Free School District, NY·6-8·Rating 3.78 out of 5 9 reviewsMiddle School Student: I love HMS. All the teachers are engaged and help teach students. The academics are amazing, and all the necessary resources are provided, students get a personal chromebook. There are many clubs and activities.... Read 9 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradeStudents 1,079Student-teacher ratio 11:1#25 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Area.Herricks Middle SchoolHerricks Union Free School District, NY,6-8,9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.Featured Review: Middle School Student says I love HMS. All the teachers are engaged and help teach students. The academics are amazing, and all the necessary resources are provided, students get a personal chromebook. There are many clubs and....Read 9 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Students: 1,079,Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
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