For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,042 students in 11208, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11208, NY are Achievement First Apollo Charter School, Middle School 935 and Brooklyn Scholars Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11208 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11208, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11208, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Apollo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Linwood St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(347) 471-2620
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(347) 471-2620
Gr: K-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Middle School 935
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
76 Dinsmore Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 240-2700
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 240-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2635 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 348-9360
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 348-9360
Gr: K-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Achievement First Aspire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
982 Hegeman Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(347) 838-0205
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(347) 838-0205
Gr: K-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Vista Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Linwood St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-0913
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-0913
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Highland Park Community School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
528 Ridgewood Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 235-1785
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 235-1785
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Academy For Young Writers
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Elton St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 688-7230
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 688-7230
Gr: 6-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Liberty Avenue Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Linwood St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-1301
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-1301
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
370 Fountain Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-9050
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-9050
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
East New York Middle School Of Excellence
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Shepherd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 257-4061
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 257-4061
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
528 Ridgewood Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-0111
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-0111
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11208, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11208, NY include Achievement First Apollo Charter School, Middle School 935 and Brooklyn Scholars Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11208?
11 public middle schools are located in 11208.
What is the racial composition of students in 11208?
11208 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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