For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,895 students in 11426, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11426, NY are Ps/is 266 and Ps/is 208. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11426 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11426, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11426, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ps/is 266
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
74-10 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 479-3920
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Rank: #22.
Ps/is 208
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
74-30 Commonwlth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 468-6420
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 468-6420
Grades: K-8
| 597 students
Rank: n/an/a
New York City Children's Center
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Grades: 2-11
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 224
Special Education School
252-12 72nd Ave
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 831-4024
Grades: PK-8
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 23 At Queens Children Center
Special Education School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd-bldg 3
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4880
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4880
Grades: K-12
| 343 students
11426, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Queens Children's Psych Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Boulevard
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4508
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4508
Grades: Inquire with school
| 78 students
Queens Children's Psychiatric Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
874-03 Commonwealth Boulevard
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-450
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-450
Grades: Inquire with school
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11426, NY?
How many public middle schools are located in 11426?
5 public middle schools are located in 11426.
What is the racial composition of students in 11426?
11426 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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