For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 772 students in Amsterdam, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Amsterdam, NY is Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amsterdam, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Amsterdam have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Amsterdam, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Brandt Pl
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3716
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Amsterdam, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1870 County Hwy 107
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 954-2700
Gr: 6-8
40 Henrietta Boulevard
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3020
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 843-3020
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Amsterdam, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Amsterdam, NY include Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Amsterdam?
1 public middle schools are located in Amsterdam.
What is the racial composition of students in Amsterdam?
Amsterdam public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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