Best middle schools in New York City Geographic District # 3 (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in New York City Geographic District # 3, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District # 3
- High Schools in New York City Geographic District # 3
- Traditional Public Schools in New York City Geographic District # 3
- Schools by Math Proficiency in New York City Geographic District # 3
- Schools by Reading Proficiency in New York City Geographic District # 3
- Lowest Student–Teacher Ratio in New York City Geographic District # 3
- Largest Schools in New York City Geographic District # 3
- 191MS 243 Center SchoolNew York · Public Middle84% Math proficiency · 246 students
- 290Jhs 54 Booker T WashingtonNew York · Public Middle89% Math proficiency · 720 students
- 383MS 245 Computer School (The)New York · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 371 students
- 463Lafayette AcademyNew York · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 194 students
- 554Mott Hall IINew York · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 347 students
- 646MS 247 Dual Language Middle SchoolNew York · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 166 students
- 734Community Action School-MS 258New York · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 139 students
- 828West Prep AcademyNew York · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 158 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS 243 Center School New York · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 91.3 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 246 |
| 2 | Jhs 54 Booker T Washington New York · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 90.4 Top 5% | 89% Math proficiency | 720 |
| 3 | MS 245 Computer School (The) New York · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 83.2 Top 10% | 74% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 4 | Lafayette Academy New York · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.1 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 194 |
| 5 | Mott Hall II New York · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 53.6 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 347 |
| 6 | MS 247 Dual Language Middle School New York · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 46.3 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 166 |
| 7 | Community Action School-MS 258 New York · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 33.5 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 139 |
| 8 | West Prep Academy New York · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 158 |
MS 243 Center School in New York leads the 2025 list of middle schools in New York City Geographic District # 3 with a Success Index (US) of 91.3. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New York middle schools rankings, every school on the New York City Geographic District # 3 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in New York City Geographic District # 3?
MS 243 Center School in New York, New York ranks first among middle schools in New York City Geographic District # 3 with a Success Index (US) of 91.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 246).
How are middle schools in New York City Geographic District # 3 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.