For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,187 students in Jackson Heights, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson Heights, NY are I.s. 230, Renaissance Charter School and I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson Heights, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson Heights have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson Heights, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
I.s. 230
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
73-10 34th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-7648
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 335-7648
Grades: 6-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #22.
Renaissance Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35-59 81st St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 803-0060
Grades: PK-12
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33-34 80th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-1242
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 457-1242
Grades: 6-8
| 1,525 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson Heights, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson Heights, NY include I.s. 230, Renaissance Charter School and I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson Heights?
3 public middle schools are located in Jackson Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Heights?
Jackson Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jackson Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jackson Heights include: I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer vs. I.s. 230, I.s. 230 vs. I.s. 145 Joseph Pulitzer
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