For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 4,441 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,591 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 1,126 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,724 students
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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