For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 4,440 students in 11228, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11228, NY are Madeleine Brennan School, P.s. 229 Dyker and Junior High School 259 William Mckinley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11228 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11228, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11228, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madeleine Brennan School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8010 12th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-9363
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-9363
Gr: 6-8 | 1,591 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 229 Dyker
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-5447
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-5447
Gr: PK-8 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Junior High School 259 William Mckinley
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7305 Ft Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-1000
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,724 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11228, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11228, NY include Madeleine Brennan School, P.s. 229 Dyker and Junior High School 259 William Mckinley.
How many public middle schools are located in 11228?
3 public middle schools are located in 11228.
What is the racial composition of students in 11228?
11228 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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