For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,492 students in 11217, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11217, NY are Math And Science Exploratory School and Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11217 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11217, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11217, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Math And Science Exploratory School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School
Special Education School
383 State St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Gr: K-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 77
Special Education School
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Gr: K-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
11217, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11217, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11217, NY include Math And Science Exploratory School and Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11217?
4 public middle schools are located in 11217.
What is the racial composition of students in 11217?
11217 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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