For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,433 students in 11214, NY.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11214, NY are P.s. 163 Bath Beach, I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro and Kingsborough Early College School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11214 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public middle school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11214, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11214, NY Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 163 Bath Beach
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 Bay 14th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 236-9003
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 236-9003
Gr: K-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8787 24th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 996-6706
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 996-6706
Gr: 6-8 | 1,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Kingsborough Early College School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7850
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7850
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Gr: 6-12 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 11214, NY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 11214, NY include P.s. 163 Bath Beach, I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro and Kingsborough Early College School.
How many public middle schools are located in 11214?
4 public middle schools are located in 11214.
What is the racial composition of students in 11214?
11214 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% 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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