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 Math And Science Exploratory School. 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 79% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Technical High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
29 Ft Greene Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 5,808 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Bedford Academy High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1119 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Math And Science Exploratory School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 133 William A Butler
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-5320
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 282 Park Slope
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1626
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1626
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Brooklyn High School Of The Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
New Dawn Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 230-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Gr: K-12 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: K-12 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
11217, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
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 Math And Science Exploratory School.
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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