For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,771 students in 11217, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11217, NY are Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity, Exploratory School and Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11217 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11217, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11217, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 6 Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 875-1021
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 875-1021
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Exploratory School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School
Special Education School
491 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Gr: K-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 77
Special Education School
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Gr: K-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
11217, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11217, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11217, NY include Bridges A School For Exploration And Equity, Exploratory School and Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11217?
5 public middle schools are located in 11217.
What is the racial composition of students in 11217?
11217 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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