Best Bayside Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,383 students in Bayside, NY. The top-ranked public middle schools in Bayside, NY are Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne, Bell Academy and Middle School 158 Marie Curie. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayside, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Bayside have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bayside, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
61-15 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Bell Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18-25 212th St
Bayside, NY 11360
(718) 428-0587
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Middle School 158 Marie Curie
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46-35 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bayside, NY?
How many public middle schools are located in Bayside?
3 public middle schools are located in Bayside.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayside?
Bayside public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bayside are often viewed compared to one another?

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