Best 11355 New York Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,616 students in 11355, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11355, NY are East-west School Of International Studies, I.s. 237 and Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11355 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11355, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11355, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East-west School Of International Studies
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
46-21 Colden St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-0009
Gr: 6-12 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 237
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
46-21 Colden St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-6464
Gr: 6-8 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
144-80 Barclay Ave
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 359-6676
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11355, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11355, NY include East-west School Of International Studies, I.s. 237 and Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard.
How many public middle schools are located in 11355?
3 public middle schools are located in 11355.
What is the racial composition of students in 11355?
11355 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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