For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,726 students in Binghamton, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Binghamton, NY are Chenango Forks Middle School, Chenango Valley Middle School and West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Binghamton, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Binghamton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Binghamton, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chenango Forks Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Gordon Dr
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-7576
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 648-7576
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Chenango Valley Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 Chenango Bridge Rd
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 762-6902
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 762-6902
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
West Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W Middle Ave
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8401
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 763-8401
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
East Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
167 E Frederick St
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8315
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 762-8315
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Broome-delaware-tioga Boces
Special Education School
435 Glenwood Rd
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 766-3802
Binghamton, NY 13905
(607) 766-3802
Gr: K-12 | 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Greater Binghamton Health Center
Special Education School
425 Robinson St
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 773-4186
Binghamton, NY 13904
(607) 773-4186
Gr: 3-11 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Binghamton, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Binghamton, NY include Chenango Forks Middle School, Chenango Valley Middle School and West Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Binghamton?
6 public middle schools are located in Binghamton.
What is the racial composition of students in Binghamton?
Binghamton public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Binghamton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Binghamton include: West Middle School vs. East Middle School, East Middle School vs. West Middle School
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