Best 11216 New York Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,276 students in 11216, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11216, NY are Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2, Academy Of Arts And Letters and Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11216 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11216, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11216, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
272 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 305-4199
Gr: K-7 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Arts And Letters
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
344 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
141 Macon St-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 636-0360
Gr: K-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 138
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
760 Prospect Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 467-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Restoration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 245-8766
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 140
Special Education School
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Gr: K-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11216 New York

11216, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
39 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Gr: 10-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
832 Marcy Ave-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Gr: 8 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 98%
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 398-3764
Gr: 7-9 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
286 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
77 Westminster Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11216
344 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Gr: PK-5
832 Marcy Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Y.d.c. 3 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
272 Jefferson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11216, NY?
How many public middle schools are located in 11216?
6 public middle schools are located in 11216.
What is the racial composition of students in 11216?
11216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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