For the 2024 school year, there are 10 alternative public middle schools serving 326 students in New York.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in New York are Village School and Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New York alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in New York (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Village School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
614 Middle Neck Rd
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Great Neck, NY 11023
(516) 441-4900
Grades: 8-12
| 38 students
Rank: #22.
Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3270
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3270
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brentwood Residential Center
Alternative School
1230 Commack Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 667-1188
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 667-1188
Grades: 8-11
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Finger Lakes Residential Center
Alternative School
250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Grades: 8-12
| 30 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harriet Tubman Residential Center
Alternative School
6706 Pine Ridge Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Grades: 8-11
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
Industry Limited Secure School
Alternative School
375 Rush Scotsville Rd
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-2665
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-2665
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mahopac Falls School
Alternative School
100 Myrtle Ave
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-0656
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-0656
Grades: 6-8
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Correctional Facility
Alternative School
107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Grades: 8-12
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
New York City Children's Center
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Grades: 3-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in New York?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in New York include Village School and Academy School.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in New York?
10 alternative public middle schools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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