For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,751 students in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Midwood are P.s. 197 Kings Highway Academy, P.s. 193 Gil Hodges and I.s. 381. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
P.s. 197 Kings Highway Academy
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1599 E 22nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 377-7890
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 377-7890
Gr: PK-5 | 1,074 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 193 Gil Hodges
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2515 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 338-9011
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 338-9011
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
I.s. 381
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 338-1534
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 338-1534
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel
(Math: 53% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Elm Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 339-1422
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 339-1422
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 E 10th St
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 338-9201
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 338-9201
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Andries Hudde
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3700
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 253-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 197 Kings Highway Academy, P.s. 193 Gil Hodges and I.s. 381.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn?
6 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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