For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 890 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 42% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adams, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belleville Henderson Central School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8372 County Rt 75
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 846-5121
Gr: PK-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Clarke Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11060 Us Rt 11
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4531
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Adams, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6 Institute St
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Adams, NY 13605
(315) 232-4841
Gr: K-6 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 3%
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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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