For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 943 students in Kingston, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Kingston, NY is J Watson Bailey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingston, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Kingston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kingston, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J Watson Bailey Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
118 Merilina Ave Ext
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3940
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 943-3940
Gr: 5-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Kingston, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
94 Mary's Ave
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6370
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 338-6370
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1700 Sawkill Rd
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-8160
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 679-8160
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kingston, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kingston, NY include J Watson Bailey Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kingston?
1 public middle schools are located in Kingston.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingston?
Kingston public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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