Best Middle Schools in District 20
The top middle schools in District 20, ranked by overall rating. The Christa McAuliffe School\I.S. 187 leads with 94/100, followed by The Madeleine Brennan School and P.S. 163 Bath Beach. 20 middle schools in District 20 in total.
The ranking
1
The Christa Mcauliffe School\I.S. 1871171 65 STREET
6–8 Middle School
94/100
2
The Madeleine Brennan School8010 12 AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
83/100
3
P.S. 163 Bath Beach109 Bay 14 Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
81/100
4
J.H.S. 259 William Mckinley7305 Ft Hamilton Parkway
6–8 Middle School
77/100
5
P.S. 229 Dyker1400 BENSON AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
75/100
6
The Seeall Academy5601 16 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
71/100
7
J.H.S. 220 John J. Pershing4812 9 Avenue
6–8 Middle School
67/100
8
P.S./I.S. 104 The Fort Hamilton School9115 5 AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
65/100
9
P.S. 192 - The Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry4715 18 Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
60/100
10
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment4200 16 Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
58/100
11
J.H.S. 227 Edward B. Shallow6500 16 AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
57/100
12
J.H.S. 223 The Montauk4200 16 Avenue
6–8 Middle School
56/100
13
P.S./I.S. 30 Mary White Ovington7002 4 Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
55/100
14
J.H.S. 062 Ditmas700 Cortelyou Road
6–8 Middle School
52/100
15
School Of Technology, Arts, And Research650 86 Street
6–8 Middle School
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16
New Utrecht Evening Hs T/R1601 80 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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17
District 20 Pre-K Center8501 5TH AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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18
New Utrecht Evening Hs M/W1601 80 STREET
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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19
P.S. K2315601 16 AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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20
Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd270 59 Street
6–8 Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best middle school in District 20?
- The Christa McAuliffe School\I.S. 187 ranks highest by overall rating (94/100), ahead of The Madeleine Brennan School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in District 20?
- There are 20 middle schools in District 20.
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