For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,472 students in 11235, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11235, NY are I.s. 98 Bay Academy, P.s. 209 Margaret Mead and P.s. 225 Eileen E Zaglin. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11235 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11235, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11235, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
I.s. 98 Bay Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1401 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Gr: 6-8 | 1,435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 209 Margaret Mead
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2609 E 7th St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-1954
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-1954
Gr: K-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 225 Eileen E Zaglin
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1075 Oceanview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-9793
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-9793
Gr: PK-8 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Junior High School 14 Shell Bank
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2424 Batchelder St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-0220
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-0220
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 771
Special Education School
1075 Oceanview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-3600
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-3600
Gr: K-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 811 Connie Lekas School
Special Education School
2525 Haring St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 769-6984
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 769-6984
Gr: 7-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11235, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11235, NY include I.s. 98 Bay Academy, P.s. 209 Margaret Mead and P.s. 225 Eileen E Zaglin.
How many public middle schools are located in 11235?
6 public middle schools are located in 11235.
What is the racial composition of students in 11235?
11235 public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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