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2024 Best Public Middle Schools in America

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  1. #1 Best Public Middle Schools in America.

    The Davidson Academy

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    Public School,

    RENO, NV,

    5-12,

    86 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says the academics here are fantastic. many teachers are life-changing. hw can be hard to manage, especially if you have other activities, but most teachers are lenient with extensions.the culture is weird. most school events are a bit lame tbh. you will get to know most students (or at least their faces). students can be pretty competitive abt grades. lots of stress culture. many...many DA parents are helicopter parents which is not the most fun thing for the school & students. the administration can be a bit overprotective of students too. i've had mostly great interactions...i am extremely thankful for my experience at DA and excited to leave for college!.

    Read 86 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 172,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,

  2. #2 Best Public Middle Schools in America.

    Rising Leaders Academy

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    Bay District Schools, FL,

    K-12,

    28 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says I have the honor of saying that all three of my children have been students of RLA. The teacher commitment and support has been outstanding. As a parent and educator I appreciate how the teachers,...Rising Leaders is a community that has allowed our children to feel safe and have support during times that school safety is always on our minds. Admin has been supportive in ways that our learners....

    Read 28 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 335,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

  3. #6 Best Public Middle Schools in America.

    BASIS Phoenix

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    Public School,

    PHOENIX, AZ,

    6-12,

    81 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says this school helps students prepare for college and university very well. i feel very prepared for the future since the classes are overall more advanced than the average high school class. however,....

    Read 81 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 744,

  4. #8 Best Public Middle Schools in America.

    BASIS Mesa

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    Public School,

    MESA, AZ,

    K-12,

    61 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says The school has a reputation of being an academically rigorous STEM school, which can seem quite daunting to prospective students and families. Yes, there is a heavy academic focus (especially in STEM....

    Read 61 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 840,

  5. #12 Best Public Middle Schools in America.

    BASIS Ahwatukee

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    Public School,

    PHOENIX, AZ,

    4-12,

    46 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says Our family has been attending Basis Ahwatukee since the inaugural year approx 10 years ago. I have graduated 2 children with 1 more child to go. Both of my graduated children when onto college....

    Read 46 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 692,

  6. #13 Best Public Middle Schools in America.

    The Science Academy STEM Magnet

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    Los Angeles Unified School District, CA,

    6-12,

    22 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says It is definitely not a school for everyone, but for the kids who want what it offers - lots of highly accelerated STEM, rigorous curriculum in every subject - and don’t miss having music or team...For a student to do well and enjoy his/her experience at The Science Academy STEM Magnet, they do have to *want* to be there and take school seriously though. The kids whose heart is not in it and...The teachers are excellent and there is lots of support available for those who need a little extra help. The principal and other admins are nurturing and communicative. PTA is active.Electives are great! Besides (major award-winning!) robotics, engineering and similar, theater and art are also offered, as well as a number of other eclectic options.My HG 6th grader loves this school and is finally in his element..

    Read 22 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 467,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

  7. #18 Best Public Middle Schools in America.

    Mt. Everest Academy

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    San Diego Unified School District, CA,

    K-12,

    50 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

    Featured Review: Parent says This is our first year at Mt Everest after a relocation from the East Coast. My elementary-aged girls are absolutely thriving at MEA. Both went formerly to a small private school, and while they were....

    Read 50 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 213,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

  8. #20 Best Public Middle Schools in America.

    BASIS San Antonio - Shavano Campus

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    BASIS Texas Charter Schools, TX,

    6-12,

    66 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

    Featured Review: Senior says I transferred to this school when I was in 11th grade, and it was a huge culture shock. I went from the top of my class to an average student. I had to learn to study, as other schools hadn't taught...I recommend enrolling at BASIS as soon as possible so you can have more time to adapt to the rigorous curriculum.Throughout high school, students take mandatory AP classes, and the exam fees are covered. Most AP classes are available to all high schoolers. The only downside to the AP classes is that sometimes,... Notably, after completing requisite AP tests, students (typically seniors) can take capstone courses. These courses cover topics such as game theory, rocket science, and multivariable calculus, all....

    Read 66 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 1,018,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

  9. #22 Best Public Middle Schools in America.

    Granada Hills Charter

    Blue checkmark.

    Public School,

    GRANADA HILLS, CA,

    K-12,

    1561 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

    Featured Review: Freshman says Granada Hills Charter is an amazing high school that offers lots of resources that prepare me for the rest of my high school career and future. GHC offers both AP and IB Courses, so this gives me a....

    Read 1561 reviews.

    Overall Niche Grade: A+,

    Students: 5,869,

    Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

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