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JHS 259 William McKinley

Brooklyn, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District #20

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About JHS 259 William McKinley

JHS 259 William McKinley serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Brooklyn, New York. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,780 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Brooklyn. With about 120.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.8 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 491 other schools within 5 miles. New York City Geographic District #20 runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County.

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School facts

Address	7305 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11228
Phone	(718) 833-1000
School district	New York City Geographic District #20
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,780
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	120.5
Students per teacher	14.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360015102775). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

St Ephrem Catholic AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Brooklyn · 0.1 mi PS 127 McKinley ParkPublic · Grades K to 5Brooklyn · 0.3 mi Ralph a Fabrizio SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Brooklyn · 0.3 mi PS 69 Vincent D Grippo SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Brooklyn · 0.5 mi PS 176 OvingtonPublic · Grades K to 5Brooklyn · 0.5 mi Madeleine Brennan School (The)Public · Grades 6 to 8Brooklyn · 0.5 mi School for Future Leaders (The)Public · Grades K to 5Brooklyn · 0.6 mi Christa McAuliffe School (The) /IS 187Public · Grades 6 to 8Brooklyn · 0.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does JHS 259 William McKinley serve?

JHS 259 William McKinley serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend JHS 259 William McKinley?

JHS 259 William McKinley reported 1,780 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at JHS 259 William McKinley?

About 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,780 students and 120.5 teachers in federal data.

Is JHS 259 William McKinley a public or charter school?

JHS 259 William McKinley is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is JHS 259 William McKinley in?

JHS 259 William McKinley is part of New York City Geographic District #20. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-20/

Where is JHS 259 William McKinley located?

JHS 259 William McKinley is at 7305 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11228. The phone number is (718) 833-1000.

How many other schools are near JHS 259 William McKinley?

There are 491 other schools within 5 miles of JHS 259 William McKinley in our directory.