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J.H.S. 220 John J. Pershing

District 20 · Brooklyn · Grades 6 to 8 · 20K220

At a glance

Address
4812 9TH AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Subway
D to Fort Hamilton Parkway
Admissions
Screened, Open, Language Criteria, Zone Priority
Links
School websiteMySchools page

Details last checked against MySchools on October 14, 2026. Report a problem · Add a tour we missed

Tours and open houses

No dates are posted yet. Many schools post them in October and November.

Until then, check the school's own website or its MySchools page, or call the school and ask for the parent coordinator.

Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 14

  • Algebra Honors Program (K220S), K220S

    Screened — Students are admitted based on their course grades

  • Federal Magnet Program (K220U), K220U

    Open — Students are randomly selected

  • Spanish Dual Language Program (K220M), K220M

    Language Criteria — Students are ranked by the school based on English proficiency and/or home language. Offers are made in priority group and rank order. See program details for more information

  • Superintendent's Program (K220A), K220A

    Screened — Students are admitted based on their course grades

  • Zoned Program (K220Z), K220Z

    Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.

Clubs, arts and sports

Music
Exploring Music
Visual & performing arts
Art, Art, Dance, Dance, Drama, Drama, General Dance, Theater Literacy, Traditional and Studio Art, Visual Arts
STEM
Coding, Computer Science, Urban Advantage
Sports & fitness
Basketball, Fitness, Fitness, Mindfulness, Physical Education, Soccer, Volleyball
Academics
ELA (Middle School Honors), Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, Saturday Academy, Saturday Academy, Science (Middle School Honors), Social Studies (Middle School Honors), World Languages (Middle School Accelerated), World Languages (Middle School)
Clubs & leadership
Debate, Debate, Green Team, Newspaper, Peer Mediation, School Newspaper, Yearbook, Yearbook
Programs
Free After School Program, Summer Session, Weekend Program

About the school

The mission of John J. Pershing IS220 is to support students' academic, social and moral growth, to foster a lifelong commitment to learning and encourage responsible contributions to society. We seek to create a partnership reflecting the high standards of supportive families, conscientious learners, committed staff and an involved community.These goals should maximize the potential for student success.

From MySchools.