For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,481 students in 11238, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11238, NY are Achievement First Endeavor Charter School, I.s. 340 and Explore Exceed Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11238 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11238, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11238, NY Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-5994
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-5994
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 340
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
227 Sterling Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Explore Exceed Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 St Marks Ave-rm 114
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 989-6702
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 989-6702
Gr: K-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Elijah Stroud Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3067
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3067
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Urban Assembly Unison School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 399-1061
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 399-1061
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
11238, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
227 Sterling Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-1740
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-1740
Gr: 6-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
433 St Marks Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-4503
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-4503
Gr: 5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-5835
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-5835
Gr: 8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11238, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11238, NY include Achievement First Endeavor Charter School, I.s. 340 and Explore Exceed Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11238?
5 public middle schools are located in 11238.
What is the racial composition of students in 11238?
11238 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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