For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 827 students in Glen Oaks, NY.
The top ranked public middle school in Glen Oaks, NY is Irwin Altman Middle School 172. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glen Oaks, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Glen Oaks have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Glen Oaks, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irwin Altman Middle School 172
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
81-14 257th St
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(718) 831-4000
Glen Oaks, NY 11004
(718) 831-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Glen Oaks, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Glen Oaks, NY include Irwin Altman Middle School 172.
How many public middle schools are located in Glen Oaks?
1 public middle schools are located in Glen Oaks.
What is the racial composition of students in Glen Oaks?
Glen Oaks public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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