For the 2024 school year, there are 64 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 39,993 students in New York.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in New York are Success Charter School-harlem 1, Success Charter School-harlem 3 and Bronxville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in New York (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Success Charter School-harlem 1
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
34 W 118th St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
New York, NY 10026
(646) 277-7170
Grades: K-12
| 1,285 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Success Charter School-harlem 3
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
410 E 100th St-4th Fl
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
New York, NY 10029
(646) 790-2184
Grades: K-12
| 1,181 students
Rank: #33.
Bronxville Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
177 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Grades: K-11
| 639 students
Rank: #44.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
98 Cherry Valley Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 478-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 883 students
Rank: #55.
Rye Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Parsons St
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 967-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Rank: #66.
Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Grades: K-8
| 731 students
Rank: #77.
Willets Road School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
455 I U Willets Rd
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 333-8797
Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 333-8797
Grades: 5-7
| 405 students
Rank: #88.
Bronxville Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
177 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-0500
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Ps 122 Mamie Fay
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
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
| 1,156 students
Rank: #1010.
H C Crittenden Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10 Macdonald Ave
Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 273-4250
Armonk, NY 10504
(914) 273-4250
Grades: 6-8
| 561 students
Rank: #1111.
Pearls Hawthorne School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Hawthorne Ave
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 376-8250
Yonkers, NY 10705
(914) 376-8250
Grades: PK-8
| 829 students
Rank: #1212.
Jhs 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
61-15 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,020 students
Rank: #1313.
Eagle Hill Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4645 Enders Rd
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1400
Manlius, NY 13104
(315) 692-1400
Grades: 5-8
| 657 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Excellence Girls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
794 Monroe St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Grades: K-12
| 1,278 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Queens College School For Math Science & Technology
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
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
| 498 students
Rank: #1616.
South Woods Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #1717.
Jhs 216 George J Ryan
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
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
| 1,399 students
Rank: #1818.
Success Charter School-harlem 2
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
144 E 128th St-3rd Fl
New York, NY 10035
(646) 442-6600
New York, NY 10035
(646) 442-6600
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: #1919.
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
327 Cherry St-2nd Fl
New York, NY 10002
(212) 602-9700
New York, NY 10002
(212) 602-9700
Grades: PK-8
| 720 students
Rank: #2020.
Ps 48 William G Wilcox
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Targee St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-8323
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-8323
Grades: PK-8
| 947 students
Rank: #2121.
South Bronx Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
977 Fox St
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Bronx, NY 10459
(718) 860-4340
Grades: K-8
| 508 students
Rank: #2222.
Farragut Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27 Farragut Ave
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6230
Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
(914) 478-6230
Grades: 5-8
| 515 students
Rank: #2323.
Briarcliff Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 Pleasantville Rd
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 488-8380
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
(914) 488-8380
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #2424.
Is 289
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Warren St
New York, NY 10282
(212) 571-9268
New York, NY 10282
(212) 571-9268
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #2525.
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 18th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-0390
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-0390
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #2626.
Pocantico Hills Central School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
599 Bedford Rd
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-2440
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-2440
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #2727.
Ms 243 Center School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W 84th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 799-1477
New York, NY 10024
(212) 799-1477
Grades: 5-8
| 250 students
Rank: #2828.
Icahn Charter School 4
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Pelham Pkwy South
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 828-0034
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
Rank: #2929.
Skaneateles Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 East St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2241
Skaneateles, NY 13152
(315) 291-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #3030.
North Salem Middle School/high School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 June Rd
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5414
North Salem, NY 10560
(914) 669-5414
Grades: 6-12
| 574 students
Rank: #3131.
Garrison School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Rt 9d
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Garrison, NY 10524
(845) 424-3689
Grades: K-8
| 214 students
Rank: #3232.
Icahn Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Bronx, NY 10462
(718) 828-6107
Grades: K-8
| 313 students
Rank: #3333.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
740 Edgewood Dr
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Westbury, NY 11590
(516) 876-7401
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #3434.
Ps/is 113 Anthony J Pranzo
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
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
| 791 students
Rank: #3535.
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Grades: K-12
| 1,279 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in New York?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in New York include Success Charter School-harlem 1, Success Charter School-harlem 3 and Bronxville Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in New York?
64 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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