For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,858 students in 11361, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11361, NY are Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne and Middle School 158 Marie Curie. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11361 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11361, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11361, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
61-15 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,075 students
Rank: #22.
Middle School 158 Marie Curie
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46-35 Oceania St
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8100
Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 423-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
11361, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benilde Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
215-32 35th Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
Bayside, NY 11361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Group Home 2 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
211-33 45th Dr
Bayside, NY 11361
Bayside, NY 11361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11361, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11361, NY include Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne and Middle School 158 Marie Curie.
How many public middle schools are located in 11361?
2 public middle schools are located in 11361.
What is the racial composition of students in 11361?
11361 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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