For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,587 students in 11216, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in 11216, NY are Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 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 Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11216, NY Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
141 Macon St-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 636-0360
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 636-0360
Gr: K-12 | 1,152 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Academy High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 638-4237
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 638-4237
Gr: 10-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 140
Special Education School
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Gr: K-11 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
11216, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Bedford Stuyvesant Preparatory High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Gr: 10-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
832 Marcy Ave-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Gr: 8 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 98%
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 398-3764
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 398-3764
Gr: 7-9 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Street Academy High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
832 Marcy Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 11216, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in 11216, NY include Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 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 98% 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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