For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,034 students in 11223, NY (there are 11 private schools, serving 6,144 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 11223, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
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 53%), 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 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11223, NY Public Schools (2026)
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 | 2,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 1,555 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
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 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
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 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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?
7 public schools are located in 11223.
What percentage of students in 11223 go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 11223 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11223?
11223 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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