2024 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Candlewood Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Half Hollow Hills Central School District, NY,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle school student says My 6th grade experience at Candlewood Middle School is amazing. I got the opportunity to participate in SCMEA, and my average is a 97. I’m learning so much and the school has so many opportunities....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 746,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

West Hollow Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Half Hollow Hills Central School District, NY,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I liked the building itself and the atrium was my favorite part. The teachers and student life are quite average, although the resources and activities are plentiful. It's a good school, except there....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 956,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School

Blue checkmark.

Three Village Central School District, NY,

7-9,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says As a student who has graduated through this school it is a very welcoming environment and the people are nice. Sure, people can be mean, but that is life and you/your child is going to have to....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 692,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School

Blue checkmark.

Three Village Central School District, NY,

7-9,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 698,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Montauk School

Public School,

MONTAUK, NY,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 331,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Oldfield Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Harborfields Central School District, NY,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 691,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Port Jefferson Middle School

Port Jefferson Union Free School District, NY,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says Port Jefferson middle School was a good environment and the teachers prepared us well for high school. They were also always open to helping us out and held regular extra help sessions. I don’t think....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 231,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Albert G. Prodell Middle School

Shoreham-Wading River Central School District, NY,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 452,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#9 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Westhampton Middle School

Westhampton Beach Union Free School District, NY,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 405,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#10 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Hauppauge Middle School

Hauppauge Union Free School District, NY,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 754,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#11 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Great Hollow Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Smithtown Central School District, NY,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Good school with good teachers that care about their students. Safe atmosphere. Kind and helpful staff..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 882,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#12 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

East Moriches School

East Moriches Union Free School District, NY,

5-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 313,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#13 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Commack Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Commack Union Free School District, NY,

6-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: High School Senior says If I needed to choose a school to go to again I wouldn't have a problem coming back here. I enjoyed most of my classes and my teachers. The counselors and staff are very friendly and willing to....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,336,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#14 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

William T. Rogers Middle School

Kings Park Central School District, NY,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says The block scheduling is difficult to get used to at first but I have grown to love it. My son is enjoying the longer, deeper classes and additional seminar periods..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 643,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#15 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Elwood Middle School

Elwood Union Free School District, NY,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 476,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#16 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Sayville Middle School

Sayville Union Free School District, NY,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 612,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#17 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Accompsett Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Smithtown Central School District, NY,

6-8,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 536,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#18 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Longwood Junior High School

Longwood Central School District, NY,

7-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says School has a lot of programs that the kids can take advantage of. Teachers are helpful and caring. The support and dedication are incredible. I’m not going to lie, when my daughter was in elementary....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,399,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#19 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

East Northport Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, NY,

5-8,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Teachers are very caring and work really hard with students to help them achieve..

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 709,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#20 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

East Islip Middle School

East Islip Union Free School District, NY,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 821,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#21 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

East Hampton Middle School

East Hampton Union Free School District, NY,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 293,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#22 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Nesaquake Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Smithtown Central School District, NY,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 499,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#23 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Mount Sinai Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Mount Sinai School District, NY,

5-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: High School Freshman says Not only have I bonded with many of the teachers here, I have made so many friends thanks to this school.I have gone on trips and even vacations with them. I would definetely go to this school again.....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 671,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#24 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Lindenhurst Middle School

Lindenhurst Union Free School District, NY,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I would like to see more security, fun events, and just more field trips. Overall, it was such a nice time and I couldn't take it back for the world..

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,304,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#25 Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk County.

Northport Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, NY,

5-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Northport Middle is known for their amazing music program, which is one of the main reasons my family moved out here. Without all the great music teachers, I would not be where I am today..

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 710,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,