Best 11232 New York Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 864 students in 11232, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11232, NY are Sunset Park Prep and I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11232 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11232, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11232, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Park Prep
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4004 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1951
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4004 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1950
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11232, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11232, NY include Sunset Park Prep and I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey.
How many public middle schools are located in 11232?
2 public middle schools are located in 11232.
What is the racial composition of students in 11232?
11232 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

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