For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,481 students in Fresh Meadows, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fresh Meadows, NY are Junior High School 216 George J Ryan, Ps/ms 200 Magnet School-global Studi and Queens School Of Inquiry. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fresh Meadows, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Fresh Meadows have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fresh Meadows, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
64-20 175th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 358-2005
Gr: 6-8 | 1,516 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Ps/ms 200 Magnet School-global Studi
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70-10 164th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 969-7780
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 969-7780
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Queens School Of Inquiry
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158-40 76th Rd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-6929
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-6929
Gr: 6-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
I.s. 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
158-40 76th Rd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 591-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 177
Special Education School
56-37 188th St
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(929) 483-3050
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(929) 483-3050
Gr: K-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 255
Special Education School
158-40 76th Rd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-1247
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 380-1247
Gr: K-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. Q4
Special Education School
196-25 Peck Ave
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 264-0916
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
(718) 264-0916
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fresh Meadows, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fresh Meadows, NY include Junior High School 216 George J Ryan, Ps/ms 200 Magnet School-global Studi and Queens School Of Inquiry.
How many public middle schools are located in Fresh Meadows?
7 public middle schools are located in Fresh Meadows.
What is the racial composition of students in Fresh Meadows?
Fresh Meadows public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fresh Meadows are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fresh Meadows include: P.s. Q4 vs. P.s. 177, P.s. 255 vs. P.s. Q4, P.s. Q4 vs. P.s. 255
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