For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,460 students in 11203, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11203, NY are Uncommon Kings Charter School Nyc, Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School and Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11203 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11203, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11203, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uncommon Kings Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 390-0460
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 390-0460
Gr: K-12 | 1,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
790 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 471-2580
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 471-2580
Gr: K-12 | 1,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 240-3790
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 240-3790
Gr: 6-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
I.s. 285 Meyer Levin
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5909 Beverly Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 451-2200
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 451-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
New Heights Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
790 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-4501
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-4501
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 181
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1023 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 462-5298
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 462-5298
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3059
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3059
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
11203, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
600 Kingston Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-7400
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-2662
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-2662
Gr: 7-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
790 East New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 493-8920
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 493-8920
Gr: 7-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Kingsboro Psych Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
681 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-7703
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-7703
Gr: Inquire with school | 3 students
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-7343
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-7343
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
New Hope Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
475 E 57th St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 337-8303
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 337-8303
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 771-4865
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 771-4865
Gr: 6-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11203, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11203, NY include Uncommon Kings Charter School Nyc, Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School and Brooklyn Science And Engineering Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 11203?
7 public middle schools are located in 11203.
What is the racial composition of students in 11203?
11203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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