For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,425 students in 11223, NY (there are , serving 6,965 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in 11223, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11223, NY are John Dewey High School, I.s. 228 David A Boody and P.s. 95 Gravesend. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11223 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11223, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11223, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Dewey High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 373-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 373-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 228 David A Boody
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
228 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 375-7635
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 375-7635
Gr: 6-8 | 1,549 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 95 Gravesend
(Math: 70% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 Van Sicklen St
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 449-5050
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 449-5050
Gr: K-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-2464
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-2464
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1870 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 682-5610
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 682-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 645-2862
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 645-2862
Gr: PK-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1633 E 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-4355
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-4355
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center
Special Education School
64 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 996-8199
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 996-8199
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11223, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11223, NY include John Dewey High School, I.s. 228 David A Boody and P.s. 95 Gravesend.
How many public schools are located in 11223?
8 public schools are located in 11223.
What percentage of students in 11223 go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in 11223 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11223?
11223 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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