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Best Staten Island Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public middle schools serving 19,550 students in Staten Island, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Staten Island, NY are I.s. 7 Elias Bernstein, I.s. 34 Tottenville and I.s. 75 Frank D Paulo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staten Island, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Staten Island have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Staten Island, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
I.s. 7 Elias Bernstein
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1270 Huguenot Ave
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 697-8488
Gr: 6-8 | 1,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 34 Tottenville
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
528 Academy Ave
Staten Island, NY 10307
(718) 477-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
I.s. 75 Frank D Paulo
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
455 Huguenot Ave
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 701-6343
Gr: 6-8 | 1,514 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 Durant Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 982-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 48 William G Wilcox
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 Targee St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-8323
Gr: PK-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Marsh Avenue School For Expeditionary Learning
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Essex Dr
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 370-6850
Gr: 6-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
I.s. 72 Rocco Laurie
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
33 Ferndale Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 698-5757
Gr: 6-8 | 1,532 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Michael J Petrides School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
715 Ocean Terr
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 815-0186
Gr: PK-12 | 1,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Staten Island School Of Civic Leadership
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
280 Regis Dr
Staten Island, NY 10314
(718) 697-5250
Gr: PK-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
I.s. 2 George L Egbert
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 Midland Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 987-5336
Gr: 6-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Early College Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 South Ave-5th Fl
Staten Island, NY 10311
(347) 855-2238
Gr: 8-12 | 192 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
I.s. 27 Anning S Prall
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11 Clove Lake Pl
Staten Island, NY 10310
(718) 981-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Richmond Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 Richmond Ave
Staten Island, NY 10314
(347) 855-2238
Gr: 6-9 | 365 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
I.s. 51 Edwin Markham
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Willowbrook Rd
Staten Island, NY 10302
(718) 981-0502
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
New World Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Morningstar Rd
Staten Island, NY 10303
(718) 705-8900
Gr: K-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten Island
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Warren St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6201
Gr: 6-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
I.s. 61 William A Morris
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
445 Castleton Ave
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 727-8481
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1818.
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Corporate Commons-1 Teleport
Staten Island, NY 10311
(347) 855-2238
Gr: K-12 | 884 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Warren St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
David Marquis School Of The Arts
Special Education School
15 Fairfield St
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 373
Special Education School
91 Henderson Ave
Staten Island, NY 10307
(718) 816-8897
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Richard H Hungerford School
Special Education School
715 L Ocean Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 273-8622
Gr: 6-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
South Richmond High School Is/ps 25
Special Education School
6581 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 984-1526
Gr: PK-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Young Women's Leadership Of Staten Island
45 Waverly Pl
Staten Island, NY 10304
(929) 560-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Staten Island, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Staten Island, NY include I.s. 7 Elias Bernstein, I.s. 34 Tottenville and I.s. 75 Frank D Paulo.
How many public middle schools are located in Staten Island?
24 public middle schools are located in Staten Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Staten Island?
Staten Island public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Staten Island are often viewed compared to one another?

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