Best 11236 New York Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,482 students in 11236, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 11236, NY are Olympus Academy, Brooklyn Community High School For Excellence And Equity and Victory Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11236 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11236, NY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11236 have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For Conservation And The Environment, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11236, NY Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 11236, NY?
How many public high schools are located in 11236?
9 public high schools are located in 11236.
What is the racial composition of students in 11236?
11236 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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