For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,403 students in Bethpage, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bethpage, NY are John F Kennedy Middle School and Plainedge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethpage, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Bethpage have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bethpage, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Broadway
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4201
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 644-4201
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Plainedge Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Stewart Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7650
Bethpage, NY 11714
(516) 992-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Bethpage, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bethpage, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bethpage, NY include John F Kennedy Middle School and Plainedge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bethpage?
2 public middle schools are located in Bethpage.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethpage?
Bethpage public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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