For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 939 students in Auburn, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in Auburn, NY is Auburn Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Auburn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
191 Franklin St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8480
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8480
Grades: 7-8
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cayuga-onondaga Boces
Special Education School
1879 W Genesee St Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-0361
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-0361
Grades: K-12
| 320 students
Auburn, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Auburn Correctional Facility (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
135 State St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-8401
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-8401
Grades: Inquire with school
| 14 students
Auburn Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6734 Pineridge Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-2789
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-2789
Grades: 7-11
| 22 students
Cayuga County Jail (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
7445 County House Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-1222
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 253-1222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Harriet Tubman Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6706 Pine Ridge Road
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-3481
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-3481
Grades: 7-11
| 25 students
217 Genesee St
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8543
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 255-8543
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Auburn, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Auburn, NY include Auburn Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Auburn?
2 public middle schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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