For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,762 students in 11218, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11218, NY are Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2, Junior High School 62 Ditmas and Middle School 890. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11218 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11218, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11218, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Gr: K-12 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Junior High School 62 Ditmas
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Cortelyou Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 941-5450
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 941-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Middle School 890
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 Hinckley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9200
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(929) 397-9200
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Middle School 839
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
713 Caton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-2730
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-2730
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11218, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11218, NY include Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2, Junior High School 62 Ditmas and Middle School 890.
How many public middle schools are located in 11218?
4 public middle schools are located in 11218.
What is the racial composition of students in 11218?
11218 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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