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Best Middle Schools in District 21

The top middle schools in District 21, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented leads with 93/100, followed by I.S. 98 Bay Academy and P.S. 095 The Gravesend. 24 middle schools in District 21 in total.

The ranking

1
Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented2401 Neptune Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
2
I.S. 98 Bay Academy1401 Emmons Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
3
P.S. 095 The Gravesend345 Van Sicklen Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
4
I.S. 228 David A. Boody228 AVENUE S
  • 6–8 Middle School
5
P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller5301 20 Avenue
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
6
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School501 WEST AVENUE
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
7
I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro8787 24 AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
8
P.S. 209 Margaret Mead2609 EAST 7 STREET
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
9
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 22286 Cropsey Avenue
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
10
I.S. 303 Herbert S. Eisenberg501 WEST AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
11
Kingsborough Early College School2630 BENSON AVENUE
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
12
P.S. 226 Alfred De B. Mason6006 23 AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
13
P.S. 099 Isaac Asimov1120 EAST 10 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
14
I.S. 096 Seth Low99 AVENUE P
  • 6–8 Middle School
15
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School8310 21 Avenue
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
16
P.S. 238 Anne Sullivan1633 EAST 8 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
17
P.S. K225 - The Eileen E. Zaglin1075 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
18
P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill2950 West 25 Street
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
19
P.S. K7711075 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
20
Brooklyn School of Inquiry50 AVENUE P
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
21
Brooklyn's Daily Discovery Pre-K Center2202 60th Street
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
22
P.S. 3703000 WEST 1 STREET
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
23
P.S. K721 - Brooklyn Occupational Training Center64 AVENUE X
  • Pre-K / 3-K
  • K–5 Elementary
  • 6–8 Middle School
Not rated
24
Brighton Academy (ALC)25 BRIGHTON  4TH ROAD
  • 6–8 Middle School
  • 9–12 High School
Not rated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best middle school in District 21?
Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented ranks highest by our overall rating (93/100), ahead of I.S. 98 Bay Academy. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
How many middle schools are in District 21?
There are 24 middle schools in District 21.
How are these schools ranked?
By our overall rating — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.

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