For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,711 students in Binghamton, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Binghamton, NY are Chenango Valley Middle School, Chenango Forks Middle School and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Binghamton, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Binghamton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Binghamton, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chenango Valley Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 Chenango Bridge Rd
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 762-6902
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 762-6902
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Chenango Forks Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Gordon Dr
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-7576
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-7576
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
West Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W Middle Ave
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8401
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8401
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
East Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
167 E Frederick St
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8315
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8315
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
Broome-delaware-tioga Boces
Special Education School
435 Glenwood Rd
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 766-3802
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 766-3802
Grades: K-12
| 1,077 students
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Binghamton Health Center
Special Education School
425 Robinson St
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 773-4186
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 773-4186
Grades: 8-11
| 10 students
Binghamton, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Binghamton Chldrn & Youth Svcs (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
425 Robinson Street
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 773-4126
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 773-4126
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Broome County Correctional Facility (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
897 Front Street
Binghamton, NY 13902
Binghamton, NY 13902
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Broome Developmental Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
249 Glenwood Rd
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 770-0475
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 770-0475
Grades: Inquire with school
| 1 students
Broome Dvlpmntl Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
249 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 770-0364
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 770-0364
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
6 Patch Rd
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-7580
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-7580
Grades: PK-2
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Binghamton, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Binghamton, NY include Chenango Valley Middle School, Chenango Forks Middle School and West Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Binghamton?
6 public middle schools are located in Binghamton.
What is the racial composition of students in Binghamton?
Binghamton public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Binghamton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Binghamton include: West Middle School vs. East Middle School, East Middle School vs. West Middle School
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