For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 3,497 students in the neighborhood of Madison, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Madison is James Madison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Madison, Brooklyn, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Madison, Brooklyn, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Madison High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3787 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 758-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 758-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,983 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Madison, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Madison, Brooklyn, NY include James Madison High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Madison, Brooklyn?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Madison, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Madison, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Madison, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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