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Best Queens County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 133 public middle schools serving 96,022 students in Queens County, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Queens County, NY are 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), Baccalaureate School For Global Education and Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Queens County, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Queens County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Queens County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Gr: K-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Baccalaureate School For Global Education
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
34-12 36th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-5275
Gr: 7-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
132-55 Ridgedale St-3rd Fl
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(347) 602-4335
Gr: K-8 | 944 students
Rank: #44.
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
61-15 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,075 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
147-65 249th St
Rosedale, NY 11422
(347) 514-7060
Gr: K-8 | 1,270 student Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Junior High School 67 Louis Pasteur
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
51-60 Marathon Pkwy
Little Neck, NY 11362
(718) 423-8138
Gr: 6-8 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
64-20 175th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005
Gr: 6-8 | 1,495 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10-45 Nameoke St-3rd Fl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 704-1421
Gr: K-8 | 714 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 122 Mamie Fay
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
21-21 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Gr: PK-8 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Queens College School For Math Science & Technology
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
148-20 Reeves Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 461-7462
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1111.
Ps/is 78
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
48-09 Center Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11109
(718) 392-5402
Gr: PK-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Scholars' Academy
(Math: 73% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
320 Beach 104th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-6918
Gr: 6-12 | 1,193 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Bell Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18-25 212th St
Bayside, NY 11360
(718) 428-0587
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Middle School 158 Marie Curie
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46-35 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
East-west School Of International Studies
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46-21 Colden St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-0009
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
63-55 102nd St
Rego Park, NY 11374
(718) 830-4910
Gr: 6-9 | 1,635 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
32-02 Junction Blvd
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 335-7500
Gr: 5-8 | 1,561 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
69-10 65th Dr
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 326-6210
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Ps/is 119 Glendale
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
74-01 78th Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 326-8261
Gr: K-8 | 1,199 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
160-20 Goethals Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 969-3155
Gr: 6-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Junior High School 194 William Carr
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
154-60 17th Ave
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-0818
Gr: 6-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Irwin Altman Middle School 172
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
81-14 257th St
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(718) 831-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
147-26 25th Dr
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 1,469 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Central Queens Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
88-14 Justice Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Gr: K-8 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Middle Village Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6802 Metropolitan Ave
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 869-2933
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2626.
I.s. 237
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
46-21 Colden St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-6464
Gr: 6-8 | 1,278 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
I.s. 25 Adrien Block
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
34-65 192nd St
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 961-3480
Gr: 6-8 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2828.
P.s. 207 Rockwood Park
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
159-15 88th St
Howard Beach, NY 11414
(718) 848-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51-35 Reeder St 2nd Fl
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(929) 666-4430
Gr: 5-9 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 443:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ps/is 113 Anthony J Pranzo
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
78-23 87th St
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 847-0724
Gr: PK-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3131.
Our World Neighborhood Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
36-12 35th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 392-3405
Gr: K-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3232.
P.s. 219 Paul Klapper
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
144-39 Gravett Rd
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 793-2130
Gr: PK-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
47-07 30th Pl
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 472-5671
Gr: 6-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
World Journalism Preparatory A College Board School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
34-65 192nd St
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 461-2219
Gr: 6-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
P.s. 102 Bayview
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
55-24 Van Horn St
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 446-3308
Gr: PK-8 | 1,146 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Queens County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
51st Avenue Academy (The Path To Academic Excellence) (Closed 2023)
76-05 51st Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Gr: 4-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
A-way Out Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
41-14 27th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
Atsa'bi'yaazh Community School (Closed 2023)
130-01 Rockaway Boulevard
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 529-2547
Gr: 5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bais Ezra, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1217 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Beach Channel High School (Closed 2015)
100-00 Beach Channel Dr
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 945-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Benilde Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
215-32 35th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
Business/comptr App & Entrepre High School (Closed 2023)
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-2807
Gr: 11-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Childville Boys Progress House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162-19 76th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Childville Girls Progress High Schoole (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162-08 77th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Corona Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 12 40th Rd
Corona, NY 11368
Correctional Institute For Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10-10 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Creedmoor Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
80-45 Winchester Boulevard- Bu
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 264-5003
Gr: Inquire with school | 9 students
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory (Closed 2009)
94-02 104th St
Ozone Park, NY 11416
(718) 850-8301
Gr: 9-10 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
De La Salle Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
43-45 Robinson St
Flushing, NY 11355
Dunkirt Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
115-70 Dunkirk St
Saint Albans, NY 11412
Elmhurst Boys (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 58th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst Girls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 60th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
34-05 99th St
Corona, NY 11473
Far Rockaway Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-19 Plainview Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway High School (Closed 2012)
821 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Group Home #1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
136-14 Hillside Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Group Home #2 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
88-89 195th Pl
Hollis, NY 11423
Group Home 2 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
211-33 45th Dr
Bayside, NY 11361
Group Home 4 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
102-22 Martense Ave
Corona, NY 10368
Horizons High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15-15 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
Gr: Inquire with school
I.S. 231 Magnetech 2000 (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
14500 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ida B. Wells School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
166-02 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
Island Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
18-00 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
Gr: 10 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 93%
J Cap 1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
156-02 Liberty Ave
Jamaica, NY 11433
J.H.S. 168 Parsons School (Closed 2008)
158-40 76th Road
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Gr: 7-9 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
J.H.S. 198 B. M. Cardozo Junior High School (Closed 2007)
365 Beach 56th Street
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Jamaica High School (Closed 2015)
167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Jamaica Res (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
167-01 Highland Ave
Jamaica, NY 11431
Lafayette-pershing Elementary School (Closed 2023)
28-37 29th Street
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Gr: PK-5 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Law Government And Community Service High School (Closed 2023)
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-6432
Gr: 10-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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133 public middle schools are located in Queens County.
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