For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,101 students in 11216, NY (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,018 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 11216, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11216, NY are Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2 and Academy Of Arts And Letters. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11216 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11216, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11216, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Park Pl-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(646) 790-2121
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(646) 790-2121
Grades: K-4
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
272 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 305-4199
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 305-4199
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Arts And Letters
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
344 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Grades: PK-8
| 723 students
Rank: #44.
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
141 Macon St-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 636-0360
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 636-0360
Grades: K-12
| 1,152 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 138
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
760 Prospect Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 467-0800
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 467-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Academy High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 638-4237
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 638-4237
Grades: 10-12
| 104 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 93 William H Prescott
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 604-7363
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 604-7363
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 3 Bedford Village
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Jefferson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-2960
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-2960
Grades: PK-5
| 197 students
Rank: #99.
P.s. 256 Benjamin Banneker
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Kosciusko St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 857-9820
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 857-9820
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #1010.
Restoration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 245-8766
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 245-8766
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 140
Special Education School
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Grades: K-11
| 331 students
11216, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bedford Stuyvesant Community (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
39 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bedford Stuyvesant Preparatory High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Grades: 10-12
| 102 students
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
832 Marcy Ave-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Grades: 8
| 66 students
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 398-3764
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 398-3764
Grades: 7-9
| 274 students
New York Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
286 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Othels Boys Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
77 Westminster Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
344 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Street Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
832 Marcy Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Y.d.c. 3 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
272 Jefferson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11216, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11216, NY include Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2 and Academy Of Arts And Letters.
How many public schools are located in 11216?
11 public schools are located in 11216.
What percentage of students in 11216 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 11216 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11216?
11216 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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