For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 846 students in Merrick, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Merrick, NY is Merrick Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrick, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Merrick have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Merrick, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrick Avenue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1870 Merrick Ave
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Merrick, NY 11566
(516) 992-1200
Gr: 7-9 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Merrick, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merrick, NY include Merrick Avenue Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Merrick?
1 public middle schools are located in Merrick.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrick?
Merrick public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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