For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,798 students in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Canarsie are Canarsie Ascend Charter School, Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School and I.s. 211 John Wilson. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
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 Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canarsie Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9719 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 907-0153
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 907-0153
Grades: K-8
| 936 students
Rank: #22.
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1070 E 104th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560
Grades: K-9
| 796 students
Rank: #33.
I.s. 211 John Wilson
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 251-4411
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 251-4411
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Explore Excel Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1077 Remsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 303-3245
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 303-3245
Grades: K-8
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 66
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
845 E 96th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 922-3505
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 922-3505
Grades: PK-8
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
Science And Medicine Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
965 E 107th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 688-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 688-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #77.
I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
956 E 82nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 241-4800
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 241-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY include Canarsie Ascend Charter School, Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School and I.s. 211 John Wilson.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn?
7 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn 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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