Best Bethpage Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,420 students in Bethpage, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bethpage, NY are John F Kennedy Middle School and Plainedge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethpage, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Bethpage have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bethpage, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Broadway
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4201
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Plainedge Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Stewart Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bethpage, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bethpage, NY include John F Kennedy Middle School and Plainedge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bethpage?
2 public middle schools are located in Bethpage.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethpage?
Bethpage public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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