For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 907 students in Adams, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams, NY are Belleville Henderson Central School and Clarke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Adams have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adams, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belleville Henderson Central School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8372 County Rt 75
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Grades: PK-12
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Adams, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6 Institute St
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Grades: K-6
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Adams, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams, NY include Belleville Henderson Central School and Clarke Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adams?
2 public middle schools are located in Adams.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams?
Adams public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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