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Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in New York (2026)
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Best New York Alternative Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 alternative public middle schools serving 530 students in New York.
New York alternative public middle schools have a diversity score of 0.68, which is less than the New York public middle school average of 0.74.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in New York (2026)

School
(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
Gr: 7-11 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Finger Lakes Residential Center
Alternative School
250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Gr: 8-12 | 67 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Harriet Tubman Residential Center
Alternative School
6706 Pine Ridge Rd
Auburn, NY 13021
(315) 704-6272
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Highland Residential Center
Alternative School
629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Industry Limited Secure School
Alternative School
375 Rush Scotsville Rd
Rush, NY 14543
(585) 533-2887
Gr: 8-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenmore Junior-senior High School
Alternative School
155 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe Correctional Facility
Alternative School
107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
New York City Children's Center
Alternative School
74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500
Gr: 2-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Taberg Residential Center
Alternative School
10011 Florence-taberg Rd
Taberg, NY 13471
(315) 245-5880
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many alternative public middle schools are located in New York?
9 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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