For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 12,732 students in 11212, NY (there are , serving 575 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 11212, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11212, NY are Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School and Teachers Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11212 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11212, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11212, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-1202
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-1202
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 669-7461
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 669-7461
Gr: K-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Teachers Preparatory High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 770 New American Academy
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 E 94th St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 221-5837
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 221-5837
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 756-0210
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 756-0210
Gr: K-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
I.s. 392
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2491
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Rockaway Pkwy-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Gr: K-12 | 1,264 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Gr: K-12 | 1,248 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
New Visions Aim Charter High School I
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 269-7090
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 269-7090
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1010.
Key Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
257 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(646) 604-4428
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(646) 604-4428
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
396 Grant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(646) 644-1714
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(646) 644-1714
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Brownsville Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(347) 294-2600
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(347) 294-2600
Gr: K-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Middle School For Art And Philosphy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1084 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-7563
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-7563
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Christopher Avenue Community School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-5761
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-5761
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
East Brooklyn Community High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9517 Kings Hwy
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 927-6880
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 927-6880
Gr: 11-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 773-7765
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 773-7765
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Brownsville Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 778-7305
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 778-7305
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #2121.
Mott Hall Iv
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Thatford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 305-4400
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 305-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7793
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7793
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7801
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7801
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 683-3300
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 683-3300
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 397-9566
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 397-9566
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Riverdale Avenue Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-1679
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-1679
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
P.s. 165 Ida Posner
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Lott Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7759
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7759
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
P.s. 156 Waverly
(Math: 43% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2811
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 Osborn St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7791
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7791
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Lamad Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Clarkson Ave-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(833) 465-2623
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(833) 465-2623
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Mott Hall Bridges Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 345-6912
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 345-6912
Gr: 6-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0764
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0764
Gr: 6-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Ps/is 323
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7781
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7781
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3535.
P.s. 184 Newport
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
273 Newport St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7776
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7776
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Show 4 more public schools in 11212 New York (out of 39 total schools)
Loading...
11212, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Juvenile Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-0952
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-0952
Gr: 5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-5276
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-5276
Gr: 8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
High School Redirection (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1084 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-1144
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-1144
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
985 Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7833
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7833
Gr: 8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Nyc Vocational Training Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1150 East New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-2768
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-2768
Gr: 10-11 | 810 students Minority enrollment: 83%
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7805
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7805
Gr: 5 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
3226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 493-123
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 493-123
Gr: 7-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11212, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11212, NY include Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School and Teachers Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in 11212?
39 public schools are located in 11212.
What percentage of students in 11212 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 11212 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11212?
11212 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
