For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,354 students in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Midwood are Edward R Murrow High School, P.s. 197 Kings Highway Academy and P.s. 193 Gil Hodges. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edward R Murrow High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-9283
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-9283
Grades: 9-12
| 3,595 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 197 Kings Highway Academy
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1599 E 22nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 377-7890
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 377-7890
Grades: PK-5
| 1,058 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 193 Gil Hodges
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2515 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 338-9011
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 338-9011
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Elm Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 339-1422
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 339-1422
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 E 10th St
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 338-9201
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 338-9201
Grades: PK-8
| 831 students
Rank: #66.
I.s. 381
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 338-1534
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 338-1534
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Andries Hudde
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3700
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #88.
Urban Dove Team Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1256 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 783-8232
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 783-8232
Grades: 10-12
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY include Edward R Murrow High School, P.s. 197 Kings Highway Academy and P.s. 193 Gil Hodges.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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