For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 5,381 students in 11208, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11208, NY are Achievement First Apollo Charter School, School For Classics High School and Brooklyn Scholars Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11208 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11208, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11208, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Apollo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Linwood St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(347) 471-2620
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(347) 471-2620
Grades: K-8
| 871 students
Rank: #22.
School For Classics High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
370 Fountain Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 277-1069
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 277-1069
Grades: 8-12
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2635 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 348-9360
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 348-9360
Grades: K-8
| 727 students
Rank: #44.
Middle School 935
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
76 Dinsmore Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 240-2700
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 240-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Achievement First Aspire Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
982 Hegeman Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(347) 838-0205
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(347) 838-0205
Grades: K-10
| 815 students
Rank: #66.
Vista Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Linwood St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-0913
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-0913
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Park Community School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
528 Ridgewood Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 235-1785
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 235-1785
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #88.
Academy For Young Writers
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Elton St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 688-7230
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 688-7230
Grades: 6-12
| 452 students
Rank: #99.
Liberty Avenue Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Linwood St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-1301
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-1301
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #1010.
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
370 Fountain Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-9050
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-9050
Grades: 6-8
| 294 students
Rank: #1111.
I.s. 171 Abraham Lincoln
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
528 Ridgewood Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-0111
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-0111
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #1212.
East New York Middle School Of Excellence
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
605 Shepherd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 257-4061
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 257-4061
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
11208, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Invictus Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
370 Fountain Ave-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 235-1682
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 235-1682
Grades: 5-8
| 256 students
350 Linwood St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-9500
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 647-9500
Grades: 7-8
| 269 students
605 Shepherd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 345-4100
Brooklyn, NY 11208
(718) 345-4100
Grades: 5-8
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11208, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11208, NY include Achievement First Apollo Charter School, School For Classics High School and Brooklyn Scholars Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11208?
12 public middle schools are located in 11208.
What is the racial composition of students in 11208?
11208 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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