Best middle schools in Long Island City (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Long Island City, New York. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New York.
- 164Is 141 Steinway (The)Long Island City · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 1,005 students
- 262Hunters Point Community Middle SchoolLong Island City · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 397 students
- 347Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing ArtsLong Island City · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 382 students
- 446Is 10 Horace GreeleyLong Island City · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 596 students
- 537MS 429Long Island City · Public Middle73.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 252 students
- 636Is 204 Oliver W HolmesLong Island City · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 384 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is 141 Steinway (The) Long Island City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.9 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 1,005 |
| 2 | Hunters Point Community Middle School Long Island City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.0 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 397 |
| 3 | Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts Long Island City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 47.1 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 382 |
| 4 | Is 10 Horace Greeley Long Island City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.6 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 596 |
| 5 | MS 429 Long Island City · Middle · Grades 6–7 | Public | 37.4 Lower 50% | 73.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 252 |
| 6 | Is 204 Oliver W Holmes Long Island City · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 384 |
Is 141 Steinway (The) in Long Island City leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Long Island City with a Success Index (US) of 63.9. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider New York middle schools rankings, every school on the Long Island City 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 Long Island City?
Is 141 Steinway (The) in Long Island City, New York ranks first among middle schools in Long Island City with a Success Index (US) of 63.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,005).
How are middle schools in Long Island City 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.