For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public charter schools serving 6,152 students in 11221, NY.
The top ranked public charter schools in 11221, NY are Success Academy Charter School-bushwick, Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 and Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 11221 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in 11221, NY have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best 11221, NY Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
139 Menahan St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2173
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2173
Gr: K-4 | 514 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2126
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2126
Gr: 2-8 | 400 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Gates Ave-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 669-7460
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 669-7460
Gr: 5-9 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Bushwick Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
751 Knickerbocker Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 240-9162
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 240-9162
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Woodbine St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(347) 471-2690
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(347) 471-2690
Gr: K-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Ember Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
616 Quincy St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 285-3787
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 285-3787
Gr: K-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Excellence Girls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
231 Palmetto St-fl 3-rm 327a
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 282-7426
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 282-7426
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
856 Quincy St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 246-5681
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 246-5681
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
La Cima Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 443-2136
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 443-2136
Gr: K-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
432 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
Gr: 6-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
11221, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ella Mcqueen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
41 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Gr: Inquire with school
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2820
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2820
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 602-3271
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 602-3271
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-6032
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-6032
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 11221, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in 11221, NY include Success Academy Charter School-bushwick, Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 and Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 11221?
12 public charter schools are located in 11221.
What is the racial composition of students in 11221?
11221 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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