Best 11204 New York Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 6,758 students in 11204, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11204, NY are Brooklyn School Of Inquiry, Seeall Academy and Junior High School 223 Montauk. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11204 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11204, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11204, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
50 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 621-5730
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Seeall Academy
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5601 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 851-8070
Gr: PK-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Junior High School 223 Montauk
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4200 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 438-0155
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Junior High School 227 Edward B Shallow
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6500 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 256-8218
Gr: 6-8 | 1,327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5301 20th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 377-8845
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4715 18th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 633-3061
Gr: PK-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4200 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 438-3893
Gr: 6-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 226 Alfred De B Mason
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6006 23rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 234-4940
Gr: PK-8 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
I.s. 96 Seth Low
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
99 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-1344
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 231
Special Education School
5601 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 853-1884
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11204, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11204, NY include Brooklyn School Of Inquiry, Seeall Academy and Junior High School 223 Montauk.
How many public middle schools are located in 11204?
10 public middle schools are located in 11204.
What is the racial composition of students in 11204?
11204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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