Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in New York (2025-26)

Best New York Alternative Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 alternative public middle schools serving 359 students in New York.

New York alternative public middle schools have a of 0.70, which is less than the New York public middle school average of 0.73.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in New York (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Brentwood Residential Center

Alternative School

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1230 Commack Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 667-1210

Gr: 7-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 76%

Rank: n/an/a

Finger Lakes Residential Center

Alternative School

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250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066

Gr: 7-11 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 59%

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Highland Residential Center

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629 N Chodikee Lake Rd
Highland, NY 12528
(845) 691-6006

Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 81%

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Kenmore Junior-senior High School

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155 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(716) 874-8403

Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

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Monroe Correctional Facility

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107 N Clinton Ave
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 753-3065

Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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New York City Children's Center

Alternative School

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74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
(718) 264-4500

Gr: 2-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%

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Taberg Residential Center

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10011 Florence-taberg Rd
Taberg, NY 13471
(315) 245-5880

Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many alternative public middle schools are located in New York?

7 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).