For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,561 students in 11236, NY.
The top ranked public charter schools in 11236, NY are Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School, Canarsie Ascend Charter School and New American 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 11236 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in 11236, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best 11236, NY Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1070 E 104th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560
Gr: K-9 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Canarsie Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9719 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 907-0153
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 907-0153
Gr: K-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
New American Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9301 Ave B
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 385-1709
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 385-1709
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Explore Excel Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1077 Remsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 303-3245
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 303-3245
Gr: K-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
11236, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1600 Rockaway Pky
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8600
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 11236, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in 11236, NY include Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School, Canarsie Ascend Charter School and New American Academy Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 11236?
4 public charter schools are located in 11236.
What is the racial composition of students in 11236?
11236 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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