For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,301 students in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Homecrest is Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1875 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Gr: 6-8 | 1,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY include Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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