For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,134 students in 11221, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 11221, NY are Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School, Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School and Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11221 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11221, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11221 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ebc High School For Public Service-bushwick, with 90-94% 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11221, NY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Stuyvesant Ave-rm 213
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(347) 491-8830
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(347) 491-8830
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 Palmetto St-fl 3-rm 327a
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 282-7426
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 282-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-3126
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-3126
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Rank: #44.
Excellence Girls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
794 Monroe St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Grades: K-12
| 876 students
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1396 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 919-1256
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 919-1256
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #66.
Ebc High School For Public Service-bushwick
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1155 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 452-3440
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 452-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #77.
Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Gates Ave-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 669-7460
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 669-7460
Grades: 5-9
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Ember Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
616 Quincy St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 285-3787
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 285-3787
Grades: K-12
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Bushwick Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 443-3083
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 443-3083
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #1010.
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
432 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
Grades: 6-12
| 558 students
11221, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ella Mcqueen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
41 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2820
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2820
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 602-3271
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 602-3271
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-6032
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-6032
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 11221, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 11221, NY include Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School, Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School and Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance.
How many public high schools are located in 11221?
10 public high schools are located in 11221.
What is the racial composition of students in 11221?
11221 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
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