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Best 11226 New York Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,421 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 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11226, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Technology & Research Early College
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Gr: 6-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Explore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 703-4484
Gr: K-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
465 E 29th St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(917) 246-4800
Gr: K-8 | 753 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:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 471-2640
Gr: 7-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2566
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Parkside Preparatory Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-6992
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
72 Veronica Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-5230
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 141
Special Education School
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Gr: PK-9 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11226 New York

11226, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Claredon Road Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2504 Clarendon Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
East 21st Street Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Erasmus Hall Campus High School For Business (Closed 2008)
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Erasmus Hall Campus High School For Humanitie (Closed 2008)
911 Flatbush Avenue
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
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
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
Parkside Court Aoba (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1 A Parkside Ct
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Star High School At Erasmus (Closed 2007)
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8079
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Synder Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3102 Snyder Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11226, NY?
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 64% (majority Hispanic).

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