For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 10,597 students in 11217, NY (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,228 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 11217, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11217, NY are Brooklyn Technical High School, Bedford Academy High School and Brooklyn High School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11217 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11217, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11217, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Technical High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
29 Ft Greene Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 5,808 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Academy High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1119 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn High School Of The Arts
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Grades: 9-12
| 912 students
Rank: #44.
Math And Science Exploratory School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 133 William A Butler
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-5320
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-5320
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 282 Park Slope
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1626
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1626
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #88.
Khalil Gibran International Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #99.
New Dawn Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #1010.
Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Grades: 6-8
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School
Special Education School
383 State St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Grades: K-12
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 77
Special Education School
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Grades: K-12
| 381 students
11217, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11217, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11217, NY include Brooklyn Technical High School, Bedford Academy High School and Brooklyn High School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in 11217?
12 public schools are located in 11217.
What percentage of students in 11217 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 11217 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11217?
11217 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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