For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 12,732 students in 11212, NY (there are 3 private schools, serving 575 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 11212, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 11212, NY are Teachers Preparatory High School, Aspirations Diploma Plus High School and Brooklyn Ascend Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11212 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11212, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11212, NY Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Teachers Preparatory High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 773-7765
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 773-7765
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 Rockaway Pkwy-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Grades: K-12
| 1,264 students
Rank: #44.
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 669-7461
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 669-7461
Grades: K-8
| 655 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 756-0210
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 756-0210
Grades: K-8
| 897 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Key Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
257 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(646) 604-4428
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(646) 604-4428
Grades: 6-8
| 116 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
P.s. 770 New American Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 E 94th St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 221-5837
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 221-5837
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #88.
I.s. 392
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2491
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Rank: #99.
Brownsville Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(347) 294-2600
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(347) 294-2600
Grades: K-8
| 699 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
East Brooklyn Community High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9517 Kings Hwy
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 927-6880
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 927-6880
Grades: 11-12
| 141 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
New Visions Aim Charter High School I
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 269-7090
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 269-7090
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #1313.
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Grades: K-12
| 1,248 students
Rank: #1414.
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #1515.
Brownsville Academy High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 778-7305
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 778-7305
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #1616.
Middle School For Art And Philosphy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1084 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-7563
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-7563
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
85 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-1202
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-1202
Grades: 6-8
| 282 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Mott Hall Iv
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Thatford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 305-4400
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 305-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 110 students
Rank: #1919.
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7801
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7801
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #2020.
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
396 Grant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(646) 644-1714
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(646) 644-1714
Grades: K-6
| 403 students
Rank: #2121.
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Rank: #2222.
P.s. 219 Kennedy-king
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Clarkson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 397-9566
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(929) 397-9566
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #2323.
P.s. 165 Ida Posner
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
76 Lott Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7759
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7759
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Creek
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 683-3300
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 683-3300
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Mott Hall Bridges Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 345-6912
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 345-6912
Grades: 6-8
| 121 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
P.s. 184 Newport
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
273 Newport St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7776
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7776
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Riverdale Avenue Community School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-1679
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-1679
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #2828.
P.s. 156 Waverly
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2811
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2811
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2929.
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #3030.
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0764
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0764
Grades: 6-8
| 117 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Christopher Avenue Community School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-5761
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-5761
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
213 Osborn St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7791
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7791
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
P.s. 150 Christopher
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
364 Sackman St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7746
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7746
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
P.s. 41 Francis White
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
411 Thatford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7732
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7732
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Rank: #3535.
P.s. 398 Walter Weaver
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 E 94th St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 774-4466
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 774-4466
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
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11212, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Juvenile Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-0952
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-0952
Grades: 5
| 49 students
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-5276
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-5276
Grades: 8
| 29 students
High School Redirection (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
1084 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-1144
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-1144
Grades: 7-8
| 249 students
985 Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7833
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7833
Grades: 8
| 162 students
Nyc Vocational Training Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1150 East New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-2768
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-2768
Grades: 10-11
| 810 students
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7805
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7805
Grades: 5
| 23 students
3226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 493-123
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 493-123
Grades: 7-12
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 11212, NY?
The top ranked public schools in 11212, NY include Teachers Preparatory High School, Aspirations Diploma Plus High School and Brooklyn Ascend Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 11212?
39 public schools are located in 11212.
What percentage of students in 11212 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 11212 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11212?
11212 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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