Best Middle Schools in District 21
The top middle schools in District 21, ranked by overall rating. 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
93/100
2
I.S. 98 Bay Academy1401 Emmons Avenue
6–8 Middle School
90/100
3
P.S. 095 The Gravesend345 Van Sicklen Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
71/100
4
I.S. 228 David A. Boody228 AVENUE S
6–8 Middle School
70/100
5
P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller5301 20 Avenue
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
70/100
6
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School501 WEST AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
61/100
7
I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro8787 24 AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
60/100
8
P.S. 209 Margaret Mead2609 EAST 7 STREET
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
59/100
9
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 22286 Cropsey Avenue
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
59/100
10
I.S. 303 Herbert S. Eisenberg501 WEST AVENUE
6–8 Middle School
52/100
11
Kingsborough Early College School2630 BENSON AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
51/100
12
P.S. 226 Alfred De B. Mason6006 23 AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
49/100
13
P.S. 099 Isaac Asimov1120 EAST 10 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
49/100
14
I.S. 096 Seth Low99 AVENUE P
6–8 Middle School
48/100
15
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School8310 21 Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
46/100
16
P.S. 238 Anne Sullivan1633 EAST 8 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
42/100
17
P.S. K225 - The Eileen E. Zaglin1075 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
42/100
18
P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill2950 West 25 Street
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
24/100
19
P.S. K7711075 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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20
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry50 AVENUE P
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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21
Brooklyn'S Daily Discovery Pre-K Center2202 60th Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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22
P.S. 3703000 WEST 1 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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23
P.S. K721 - Brooklyn Occupational Training Center64 AVENUE X
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School
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24
Brighton Academy (ALC)25 BRIGHTON 4TH ROAD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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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 overall rating (93/100), ahead of I.S. 98 Bay Academy. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many middle schools are in District 21?
- There are 24 middle schools in District 21.
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