For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 3,872 students in 11229, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11229, NY are Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, Junior High School 278 Marine Park and P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11229 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11229, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11229, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1875 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Gr: 6-8 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Junior High School 278 Marine Park
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1925 Stuart St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-3523
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-3523
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 Gravesend Neck Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-5598
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-5598
Gr: K-8 | 1,534 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
11229, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11229, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11229, NY include Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, Junior High School 278 Marine Park and P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb.
How many public middle schools are located in 11229?
3 public middle schools are located in 11229.
What is the racial composition of students in 11229?
11229 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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