For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,563 students in 10023, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10023, NY are Special Music School, West End Secondary School and Riverside School For Makers And Artists. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 10023 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 10023, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 10023, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Special Music School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
129 W 67th St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-3318
Gr: K-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
West End Secondary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
227-243 W 61st St
New York, NY 10023
(212) 245-1506
New York, NY 10023
(212) 245-1506
Gr: 6-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Riverside School For Makers And Artists
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 61st St
New York, NY 10023
(347) 478-5228
New York, NY 10023
(347) 478-5228
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
10023, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
122 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10023
(212) 362-2075
New York, NY 10023
(212) 362-2075
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
122 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1300
New York, NY 10023
(212) 501-1300
Gr: 11-12 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 10023, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 10023, NY include Special Music School, West End Secondary School and Riverside School For Makers And Artists.
How many public middle schools are located in 10023?
3 public middle schools are located in 10023.
What is the racial composition of students in 10023?
10023 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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