For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,441 students in 11212, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 11212, NY are Teachers Preparatory High School, Brooklyn Ascend Charter School and Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School Nyc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11212 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11212, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11212 have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School Nyc, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11212, NY Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teachers Preparatory High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Gr: 2-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Gr: K-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Brooklyn Community High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9517 Kings Hwy
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 927-6880
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 927-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 773-7765
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 773-7765
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Brownsville Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 778-7305
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 778-7305
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #99.
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
11212, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Juvenile Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-0952
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-0952
Gr: 5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-5276
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-5276
Gr: 8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
High School Redirection (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1084 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-1144
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-1144
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
985 Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7833
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7833
Gr: 8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Nyc Vocational Training Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1150 East New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-2768
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-2768
Gr: 10-11 | 810 students Minority enrollment: 83%
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7805
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7805
Gr: 5 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
3226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 493-123
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 493-123
Gr: 7-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 11212, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 11212, NY include Teachers Preparatory High School, Brooklyn Ascend Charter School and Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School Nyc.
How many public high schools are located in 11212?
9 public high schools are located in 11212.
What is the racial composition of students in 11212?
11212 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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