Best 11212 New York Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,441 students in 11212, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 11212, NY are Teachers Preparatory High School, Brooklyn Ascend Charter School and Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School Nyc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11212 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11212, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11212 have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School Nyc, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11212, NY Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teachers Preparatory High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Gr: 2-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Gr: K-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Brooklyn Community High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9517 Kings Hwy
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 927-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 773-7765
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Brownsville Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 778-7305
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #99.
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 11212, NY?
How many public high schools are located in 11212?
9 public high schools are located in 11212.
What is the racial composition of students in 11212?
11212 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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