For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,480 students in 11226, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11226, NY are Science Technology & Research Early College, Explore Charter School and Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11226 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11226, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11226, NY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Technology & Research Early College
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Gr: 6-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Explore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 703-4484
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 703-4484
Gr: K-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
465 E 29th St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(917) 246-4800
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(917) 246-4800
Gr: K-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Achievement First Voyager Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 471-2640
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 471-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2566
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2566
Gr: 6-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Parkside Preparatory Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-6992
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-6992
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
72 Veronica Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-5230
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-5230
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 141
Special Education School
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
11226, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
Fahari Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
72 Veronica Pl-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 218-3185
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 218-3185
Gr: 5-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Lefferts Gardens Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
601 Parkside Ave-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 284-1480
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 284-1480
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Little Flower Childrens Service (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
630 Flushing Avenue, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 526-9150
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 526-9150
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8079
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8079
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11226, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11226, NY include Science Technology & Research Early College, Explore Charter School and Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11226?
8 public middle schools are located in 11226.
What is the racial composition of students in 11226?
11226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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