For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,480 students in 11226, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11226, NY are Science Technology & Research Early College, Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School and Explore Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11226 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11226, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11226, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Science Technology & Research Early College
(Math: 59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Grades: 6-12
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
465 E 29th St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(917) 246-4800
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(917) 246-4800
Grades: K-8
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Explore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 703-4484
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 703-4484
Grades: K-8
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Achievement First Voyager Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 471-2640
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 471-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Rank: #55.
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2566
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2566
Grades: 6-12
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Parkside Preparatory Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-6992
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-6992
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #77.
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman
(Math: 8% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
72 Veronica Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-5230
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-5230
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 141
Special Education School
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Grades: PK-8
| 382 students
11226, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Claredon Road Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2504 Clarendon Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East 21st Street Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Fahari Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
72 Veronica Pl-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 218-3185
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 218-3185
Grades: 5-8
| 370 students
Lefferts Gardens Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
601 Parkside Ave-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 284-1480
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 284-1480
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Little Flower Childrens Service (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
630 Flushing Avenue, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 526-9150
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 526-9150
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Parkside Court Aoba (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1 A Parkside Ct
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8079
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8079
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Synder Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3102 Snyder Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11226, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11226, NY include Science Technology & Research Early College, Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School and Explore Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11226?
8 public middle schools are located in 11226.
What is the racial composition of students in 11226?
11226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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