Lenox Academy
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #18 · Grades 6-8
176th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 77%▼ Declining
Lenox Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lenox Academy 176th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 77% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2024 to 78th in 2025 — declining.
Lenox Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Lenox Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 238 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | Now |
|---|---|
| Black | 88.7% |
| Hispanic | 5.0% |
| Two or more races | 2.9% |
| American Indian | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
Homes near Lenox Academy
Typical home value $686K in zip 11236 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Lenox Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3IS 211 John WilsonNew York City Geographic District #18 · 0.2 mi away563rd of 781
ELA 41% · Math 43% - 4Science and Medicine Middle School (The)New York City Geographic District #18 · 0.4 mi away484th of 781
ELA 50% · Math 43% - 4Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy)New York City Geographic District #23 · 0.8 mi away512th of 781
ELA 54% · Math 36% - 2Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #19 · 0.9 mi away627th of 781
ELA 41% · Math 35% - 3IS 68 Isaac BilderseeNew York City Geographic District #18 · 1 mi away619th of 781
ELA 35% · Math 42% - –IS 364 GatewayNew York City Geographic District #19 · 1 mi away
- 4Collegiate Academy-Math-Personal AwaCollegiate Academy-Math-Personal Awa · 1 mi away · charter535th of 781
ELA 47% · Math 40% - 3Mott Hall IVNew York City Geographic District #23 · 1.1 mi away570th of 781
ELA 41% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lenox Academy in?
Lenox Academy is part of the New York City Geographic District #18 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is Lenox Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lenox Academy 176th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Lenox Academy?
Black 89%, Hispanic 5%, Two or more races 3%, American Indian 2% (238 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lenox Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11236 is $686K 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.