For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,658 students in 11224, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11224, NY are Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented, I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg and Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11224 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11224, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11224, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2401 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Gr: 6-8 | 1,211 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 996-0100
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 996-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 513-6951
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 513-6951
Gr: K-12 | 1,332 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2950 W 25th St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 382-2100
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 382-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 370
Special Education School
3000 W 1st St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 372-3777
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 372-3777
Gr: K-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11224, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11224, NY include Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented, I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg and Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11224?
5 public middle schools are located in 11224.
What is the racial composition of students in 11224?
11224 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% 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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