MiddleSchools

Early adolescence is a time of remarkable physical, mental and social growth.  Children begin to distance themselves from adults and turn to their peers to learn about the world. Middle schools need to provide a strong sense of community with an academic setting that accommodates the unique learning styles of 11 to 14 year old children. This section will help you learn about the different types of middle schools in New York City as well as help you navigate the public and private middle school admissions process.

There are over 600 public and private middle schools in New York City, and all of them have their own personalities and differ by educational approach, structure, size, cost, grades served and other characteristics.This section discusses the various types of public and private middle schools.