Best 11220 New York Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,698 students in 11220, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11220, NY are Junior High School 220 John J Pershing and Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11220 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11220, NY have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11220, NY Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 220 John J Pershing
(Math: 76% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4812 9th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 633-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
270 59th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(347) 646-5160
Gr: 6-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11220 New York

11220, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
426 56th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
1966 First Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
330 59th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 492-0087
Gr: PK-5 | 1,645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
426 56th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11220, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11220, NY include Junior High School 220 John J Pershing and Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd.
How many public middle schools are located in 11220?
2 public middle schools are located in 11220.
What is the racial composition of students in 11220?
11220 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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