Best Jackson Heights Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,003 students in Jackson Heights, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson Heights, NY are Renaissance Charter School, I.s. 230 and I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson Heights, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson Heights have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Jackson Heights, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Gr: PK-12 | 657 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 230
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
73-10 34th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-7648
Gr: 6-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
33-34 80th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-1242
Gr: 6-8 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson Heights, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson Heights, NY include Renaissance Charter School, I.s. 230 and I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson Heights?
3 public middle schools are located in Jackson Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Heights?
Jackson Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jackson Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jackson Heights include: I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer vs. I.s. 230, I.s. 230 vs. I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer

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