For the 2026 school year, there are 6 alternative public middle schools serving 332 students in New York.
New York alternative public middle schools have a diversity score of 0.69, which is less than the New York public middle school average of 0.73.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in New York (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Brentwood Residential Center
Alternative School
1230 Commack Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 667-1210
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 667-1210
Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Finger Lakes Residential Center
Alternative School
250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Gr: 7-11 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenmore Junior-senior High School
Alternative School
155 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: 2-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Taberg Residential Center
Alternative School
10011 Florence-taberg Rd
Taberg, NY 13471
(315) 245-5880
Taberg, NY 13471
(315) 245-5880
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many alternative public middle schools are located in New York?
6 alternative public middle schools are located in New York.
What is the racial composition of students in New York?
New York alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).