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2019 Best Public Middle Schools in New York City Geographic District No. 28About this List

The 2019 Best Public Middle Schools ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, student-teacher ratio, student diversity, teacher quality, middle school ratings, and the overall quality of the school district. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. J.H.S. 190 - Russell Sage

    • New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY
    • 6-8
    • 5
    236 Best Public Middle Schools in New York

    Sophomore: It's a very welcoming environment. It's unique and have a lot of diversity on campus. The entire staff is very friendly as well as they try their best to reach out and help every student. They always are very understand when things happen and students have to take a leave of absence.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,041 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  2. J.H.S. 157 - Stephen A. Halsey

    • New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY
    • 6-9
    • 2
    241 Best Public Middle Schools in New York
    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,572 Students
    • 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  3. J.H.S. 217 - Robert A. Van Wyck

    • New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY
    • 5-8
    • 10
    348 Best Public Middle Schools in New York

    Middle School Student: 217 was honestly one of the greatest 3 years of my life and although it is great, there are still some imperfections. Most teachers actually try their best to teach you what is needed for you to pass major tests (a.k.a, State Exams, Regents, etc.). Also the food here is your typical NYC crap food, but not the absolute worst. Students here for the most part are friendly, but as always, there is always that little crowd that craves drama and involves itself in both verbal and physical altercations, so, just stay in the right crowd and you'll have a great experience here at J.H.S. 217.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 1,569 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  4. Sponsored

    Nysmith School for the Gifted

    • Private School
    • Herndon, VA
    • PK, K-8
    • 4

    Alum: Our 3 kids attended Nysmith from pre-K to 8th grade and it was the best decision of our lives! They never wanted to miss a day of school, because Nysmith knows how to make learning fun. Our kids went on to a great high school (TJ), that was perfect for their math/science/technology interests, and attended their #1 college choices. They were not only ready academically after Nysmith, but they were also happy and confident. The teachers, who are experts and passionate about the subjects they teach, treated the kids with kindness and respect, welcomed their questions, nurtured their curiosity, and helped my kids discover their gifts and abilities - sometimes before they even knew what they were. I highly recommend Nysmith. Or, better yet, don't listen to me...look at their website, see how their alums are doing, schedule a tour and a couple of student visit days for your child. See for yourselves what Nysmith is all about!
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    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 580 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School

    • New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY
    • 5-12
    • 271
    454 Best Public Middle Schools in New York

    Senior: Queens Gateway to the Health Sciences Secondary School, despite its very minor flaws in comparison to other high schools, has made me into the man I am today. If it weren't for this school, I would probably be very ignorant to the reality of the world around me. Without the experiences that I have encountered, I would've never withdrawn such a vast amount of impacting and meaningful life lessons in which I have shared with the people that I surround myself with. If it weren't for this school I honestly don't believe that I would be ready to take that next step as a college student. So, even though we might not have the biggest school or the best in the state for that matter, I am proud to have spent my entire middle and high school experience at Gateway.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 726 Students
    • 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  6. P.S. 80 - Thurgood Marshall Magnet

    • New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY
    • PK, K-8
    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 547 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  7. Ms 358

    • New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY
    • 6
    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 129 Students
    • 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  10. Redwood Middle School

    • New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY
    • 6-7
    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 201 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  11. Emerson School (the)

    • New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY
    • 5-8
    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 321 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  12. Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72

    • New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY
    • 6-8
    • 2

    Alum: I attended this junior high school for two years and loved every minute of it. There I met my best friend and we both joined the broadway junior club at the show. I was introduced to my new found love of singing, dancing and acting.
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    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 598 Students
    • 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  14. J.H.S. 8 - Richard S. Grossley

    • New York City Geographic District No. 28, NY
    • 5-8
    • 8

    High School Senior: The curriculum at this school was created especially to help the students to have some understanding while still learning each day and being able to question what they don't get.
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    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 361 Students
    • 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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