Best 11216 New York Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,600 students in 11216, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 11216, NY are Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc and Brooklyn Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11216 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11216, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11216 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Uncommon Bed-stuy West 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 11216, NY Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc
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 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
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 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 140
Special Education School
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Gr: K-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 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 high schools in 11216, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 11216, NY include Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc and Brooklyn Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in 11216?
3 public high schools are located in 11216.
What is the racial composition of students in 11216?
11216 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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