For the 2024-25 school year, there are 133 public middle schools serving 96,929 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 Scholars' Academy. 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 41% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Queens County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 726-0501
Grades: K-8
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Baccalaureate School For Global Education
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
34-12 36th Ave
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-5275
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 361-5275
Grades: 7-12
| 527 students
Rank: #33.
Scholars' Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 Beach 104th St
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-6918
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 474-6918
Grades: 6-12
| 1,183 students
Rank: #44.
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
61-15 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
67-01 110th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-3137
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(718) 268-3137
Grades: 5-12
| 3,429 students
Rank: #66.
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
132-55 Ridgedale St-3rd Fl
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(347) 602-4335
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(347) 602-4335
Grades: K-8
| 895 students
Rank: #77.
Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
147-65 249th St
Rosedale, NY 11422
(347) 514-7060
Rosedale, NY 11422
(347) 514-7060
Grades: K-7
| 1,007 students
Rank: #88.
Junior High School 67 Louis Pasteur
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51-60 Marathon Pkwy
Little Neck, NY 11362
(718) 423-8138
Little Neck, NY 11362
(718) 423-8138
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #99.
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
64-20 175th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005
Grades: 6-8
| 1,476 students
Rank: #1010.
P.S. 122 Mamie Fay
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21-21 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 721-6410
Grades: PK-8
| 1,155 students
Rank: #1111.
East-west School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46-21 Colden St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-0009
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-0009
Grades: 6-12
| 685 students
Rank: #1212.
Success Academy Charter School-far Rockaway
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10-45 Nameoke St-3rd Fl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 704-1421
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 704-1421
Grades: K-7
| 641 students
Rank: #1313.
Robert F Wagner Jr Secondary School For Arts And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47-07 30th Pl
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 472-5671
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 472-5671
Grades: 6-12
| 611 students
Rank: #1414.
Ps/is 78
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
48-09 Center Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11109
(718) 392-5402
Long Island City, NY 11109
(718) 392-5402
Grades: PK-8
| 725 students
Rank: #1515.
Middle School 158 Marie Curie
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46-35 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8100
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #1616.
Queens College School For Math Science & Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
148-20 Reeves Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 461-7462
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 461-7462
Grades: PK-8
| 483 students
Rank: #1717.
Bell Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18-25 212th St
Bayside, NY 11360
(718) 428-0587
Bayside, NY 11360
(718) 428-0587
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #1818.
P.S. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
69-10 65th Dr
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 326-6210
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 326-6210
Grades: K-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1919.
Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160-20 Goethals Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 969-3155
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 969-3155
Grades: 6-12
| 671 students
Rank: #2020.
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
63-55 102nd St
Rego Park, NY 11374
(718) 830-4910
Rego Park, NY 11374
(718) 830-4910
Grades: 6-9
| 1,542 students
Rank: #2121.
Young Women's Leadership School-queens
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150-91 87th Rd
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 725-0402
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 725-0402
Grades: 6-12
| 556 students
Rank: #2222.
Ps/is 119 Glendale
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74-01 78th Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 326-8261
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 326-8261
Grades: K-8
| 1,221 students
Rank: #2323.
I.S. 227 Louis Armstrong
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32-02 Junction Blvd
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 335-7500
East Elmhurst, NY 11369
(718) 335-7500
Grades: 5-8
| 1,528 students
Rank: #2424.
Junior High School 194 William Carr
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
154-60 17th Ave
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-0818
Whitestone, NY 11357
(718) 746-0818
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #2525.
Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
147-26 25th Dr
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-3232
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 445-3232
Grades: 6-8
| 1,392 students
Rank: #2626.
I.S. 237
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46-21 Colden St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-6464
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-6464
Grades: 6-8
| 1,182 students
Rank: #2727.
Young Womens Leadership School - Astoria
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23-15 Newtown Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 267-2839
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 267-2839
Grades: 6-12
| 569 students
Rank: #2828.
Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81-14 257th St
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(718) 831-4000
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(718) 831-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #2929.
P.S. 219 Paul Klapper
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144-39 Gravett Rd
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 793-2130
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 793-2130
Grades: PK-8
| 594 students
Rank: #3030.
P.S. 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
63-60 80th St
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 326-2111
Middle Village, NY 11379
(718) 326-2111
Grades: K-8
| 1,172 students
Rank: #3131.
World Journalism Preparatory A College Board School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34-65 192nd St
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 461-2219
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 461-2219
Grades: 6-12
| 611 students
Rank: #3232.
Ps/is 113 Anthony J Pranzo
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
78-23 87th St
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 847-0724
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 847-0724
Grades: PK-8
| 803 students
Rank: #3333.
I.S. 25 Adrien Block
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34-65 192nd St
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 961-3480
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 961-3480
Grades: 6-8
| 1,016 students
Rank: #3434.
Central Queens Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
88-14 Justice Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 271-6200
Grades: K-8
| 709 students
Rank: #3535.
I.S. 230
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73-10 34th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-7648
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-7648
Grades: 6-8
| 1,010 students
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Queens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
76-05 51st Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Elmhurst, NY 11373
(718) 429-5287
Grades: 4-5
| 440 students
A-way Out Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
41-14 27th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
Long Island City, NY 11101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
130-01 Rockaway Boulevard
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 529-2547
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
(718) 529-2547
Grades: 5
| 223 students
Bais Ezra, Inc. (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1217 Gateway Blvd
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
100-00 Beach Channel Dr
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 945-6900
Rockaway Park, NY 11694
(718) 945-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Benilde Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
215-32 35th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
Bayside, NY 11361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-2807
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-2807
Grades: 11-12
| 25 students
Childville Boys Progress House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162-19 76th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Childville Girls Progress High Schoole (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
162-08 77th Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Corona Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
100 12 40th Rd
Corona, NY 11368
Corona, NY 11368
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Correctional Institute For Men (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10-10 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Creedmoor Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
80-45 Winchester Boulevard- Bu
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 264-5003
Queens Village, NY 11427
(718) 264-5003
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
94-02 104th St
Ozone Park, NY 11416
(718) 850-8301
Ozone Park, NY 11416
(718) 850-8301
Grades: 9-10
| 226 students
De La Salle Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
43-45 Robinson St
Flushing, NY 11355
Flushing, NY 11355
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dunkirt Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
115-70 Dunkirk St
Saint Albans, NY 11412
Saint Albans, NY 11412
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmhurst Boys (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 58th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmhurst Girls (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
94-30 60th Ave
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Elmhurst Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
34-05 99th St
Corona, NY 11473
Corona, NY 11473
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Far Rockaway Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11-19 Plainview Ave
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
821 Bay 25th St
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(718) 327-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Group Home #1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
136-14 Hillside Ave
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home #2 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
88-89 195th Pl
Hollis, NY 11423
Hollis, NY 11423
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home 2 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
211-33 45th Dr
Bayside, NY 11361
Bayside, NY 11361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home 4 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
102-22 Martense Ave
Corona, NY 10368
Corona, NY 10368
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Horizons High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15-15 Hazen Street
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-4636
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
14500 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718) 276-5140
Grades: 7-8
| 305 students
Ida B. Wells School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
166-02 Jamaica Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 262-9390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Island Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
18-00 Hazen St
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
(718) 546-6200
Grades: 10
| 67 students
J Cap 1 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
156-02 Liberty Ave
Jamaica, NY 11433
Jamaica, NY 11433
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
158-40 76th Road
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Grades: 7-9
| 412 students
365 Beach 56th Street
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Arverne, NY 11692
(718) 945-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
167-01 Gothic Dr
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Jamaica, NY 11432
(718) 739-5942
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Jamaica Res (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
167-01 Highland Ave
Jamaica, NY 11431
Jamaica, NY 11431
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
28-37 29th Street
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 278-1220
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
207-01 116th Ave
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-6432
Cambria Heights, NY 11411
(718) 978-6432
Grades: 10-12
| 42 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Queens County, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Queens County, NY include 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), Baccalaureate School For Global Education and Scholars' Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Queens County?
133 public middle schools are located in Queens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Queens County?
Queens County public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Queens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Queens County include: Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 vs. I.S. 93 Ridgewood, I.S. 237 vs. East-west School Of International Studies, I.S. 145 Joseph Pulitzer vs. I.S. 230
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