Best 11216 New York Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 54% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 Park Pl-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(646) 790-2121
Gr: K-4 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
272 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 305-4199
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Arts And Letters
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
344 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Gr: PK-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
141 Macon St-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 636-0360
Gr: K-12 | 1,152 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 138
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
760 Prospect Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 467-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Academy High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 638-4237
Gr: 10-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 93 William H Prescott
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 604-7363
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
P.s. 256 Benjamin Banneker
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
114 Kosciusko St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 857-9820
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
P.s. 3 Bedford Village
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Jefferson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Restoration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 245-8766
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 140
Special Education School
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Gr: K-11 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 11216 New York

11216, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
39 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Gr: 10-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
832 Marcy Ave-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Gr: 8 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 98%
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 398-3764
Gr: 7-9 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
286 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
77 Westminster Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11216
344 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Gr: PK-5
832 Marcy Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Y.d.c. 3 (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
272 Jefferson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 11216, NY?
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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