Best Bethpage Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,420 students in Bethpage, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bethpage, NY are John F Kennedy Middle School and Plainedge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethpage, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Bethpage have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bethpage, NY (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Broadway
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Plainedge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Stewart Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bethpage, New York

Bethpage, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Walkabout (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
218 Broadway
Bethpage, NY 11714

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bethpage, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bethpage, NY include John F Kennedy Middle School and Plainedge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bethpage?
2 public middle schools are located in Bethpage.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethpage?
Bethpage public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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