James Madison High School
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #22 · Grades 9-12
443rd of 1,137 New York high schools statewide · better than 61%▲ Improving
James Madison High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Madison High School 443rd of 1,137 New York high schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 61% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2022 to 61th in 2025 — improving.
James Madison High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
James Madison High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 3,766 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.2% | 51.1% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 21.2% | 19.4% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.7% | 16.4% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 17.4% | 10.6% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.8 pts |
Homes near James Madison High School
Typical home value $764K in zip 11229 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near James Madison High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Edward R Murrow High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.9 mi away634th of 1,137
ELA 77% · Math 34% - 1Urban Dove Team Charter SchoolUrban Dove Team Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter1,098th of 1,137
ELA 45% · Math 4% - 2Origins High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #22 · 1.3 mi away970th of 1,137
ELA 48% · Math 26% - 3Professional Pathways High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #22 · 1.3 mi away850th of 1,137
ELA 61% · Math 28% - 6New Visions Chtr Hs-Adv Ma/Sci IIINew Visions Chtr Hs-Adv Ma/Sci III · 1.3 mi away · charter567th of 1,137
ELA 80% · Math 39% - –PS 811 Connie Lekas SchoolNYC Special Schools - District 75 · 1.4 mi away
- 7Midwood High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #22 · 1.6 mi away401st of 1,137
ELA 83% · Math 53% - 4Franklin Delano Roosevelt High SchoolNew York City Geographic District #20 · 2 mi away780th of 1,137
ELA 53% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Madison High School in?
James Madison High School is part of the New York City Geographic District #22 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is James Madison High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Madison High School 443rd of 1,137 New York high schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of James Madison High School?
White 51%, Asian 19%, Hispanic 16%, Black 11% (3,766 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Madison High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11229 is $764K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.