For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 9,788 students in 11229, NY (there are , serving 5,203 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 11229, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11229, NY are James Madison High School, Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham and P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11229 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11229, NY have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11229, NY 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Madison High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3787 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 758-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 758-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,766 students
Rank: #22.
Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1875 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Grades: 6-8
| 1,403 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2529 Gerritsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-6689
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-6689
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1866 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 376-8494
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 376-8494
Grades: K-5
| 809 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 Gravesend Neck Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-5598
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 743-5598
Grades: K-8
| 1,534 students
Rank: #66.
Junior High School 278 Marine Park
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1925 Stuart St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-3523
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-3523
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 153 Homecrest
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Homecrest Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 194 Raoul Wallenberg
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3117 Ave W
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 648-8804
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 648-8804
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
11229, New York 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Netcare, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1675 E 16th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11229, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11229, NY include James Madison High School, Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham and P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach.
How many public schools are located in 11229?
8 public schools are located in 11229.
What percentage of students in 11229 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 11229 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11229?
11229 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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