For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,278 students in Syosset, NY. The top ranked public middle schools in Syosset, NY are H B Thompson Middle School and South Woods Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Syosset, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 93% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Syosset have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Syosset, NY (2025)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
H B Thompson Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Ann Dr
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5760
Gr: 6-8 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
South Woods Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Pell Ln
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 364-5621
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 256
Special Education School
525 Convent Rd
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 921-0450
Syosset, NY 11791
(516) 921-0450
Gr: PK-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Syosset, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Syosset, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Syosset, NY include H B Thompson Middle School and South Woods Middle School. Syosset has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
How many public middle schools are located in Syosset?
3 public middle schools are located in Syosset.
What is the racial composition of students in Syosset?
Syosset public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Syosset are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Syosset include: H B Thompson Middle School vs. South Woods Middle School, South Woods Middle School vs. H B Thompson Middle School
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