For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,135 students in 11216, NY (there are 7 private schools, serving 669 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 11216, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11216, NY are Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2 and Academy Of Arts And Letters. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11216 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11216, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11216, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Park Pl-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(646) 790-2121
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(646) 790-2121
Gr: K-4 | 220 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
272 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 305-4199
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 305-4199
Gr: K-7 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Arts And Letters
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
344 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 789-3962
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Uncommon Bed-stuy West Charter School Nyc
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 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 138
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
760 Prospect Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 467-0800
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 467-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
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 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 93 William H Prescott
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 604-7363
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 604-7363
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
P.s. 256 Benjamin Banneker
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
114 Kosciusko St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 857-9820
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 857-9820
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
P.s. 3 Bedford Village
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Jefferson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-2960
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-2960
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
Restoration Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 245-8766
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 245-8766
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11216, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11216, NY include Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights, Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2 and Academy Of Arts And Letters.
How many public schools are located in 11216?
11 public schools are located in 11216.
What percentage of students in 11216 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 11216 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11216?
11216 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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