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Best 11236 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 9,250 students in 11236, NY (there are 5 private schools, serving 608 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 11236, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11236, NY are Uncommon Canarsie Charter School Nyc, Canarsie Ascend Charter School and Olympus Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11236 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11236, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11236, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Uncommon Canarsie Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1070 E 104th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560
Gr: K-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Canarsie Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9719 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 907-0153
Gr: K-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Olympus Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
755 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 272-1926
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1070 E 104th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 444-4316
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Brooklyn Community High School For Excellence And Equity
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Victory Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1530
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 233 Langston Hughes
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9301 Ave B
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 346-8103
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
High School For Medical Professions
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E 92nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 241-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1077 Remsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 257-4428
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 276 Louis Marshall
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 E 83rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 758-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
New American Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9301 Ave B
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 385-1709
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Explore Excel Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1077 Remsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 303-3245
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
I.s. 211 John Wilson
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 251-4411
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Urban Action Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8720
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8760
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
P.s. 66
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
845 E 96th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 922-3505
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Science And Medicine Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
965 E 107th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 688-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1072
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Brooklyn Bridge Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1689
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
956 E 82nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 241-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Academy For Conservation And The Environment
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
P.s. 272 Curtis Estabrook
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101-24 Seaview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(929) 437-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Lenox Academy
100001 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 927-5228
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11236, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11236, NY include Uncommon Canarsie Charter School Nyc, Canarsie Ascend Charter School and Olympus Academy.
How many public schools are located in 11236?
24 public schools are located in 11236.
What percentage of students in 11236 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 11236 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11236?
11236 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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