For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 212 students in 11217, NY.
The top ranked public charter school in 11217, NY is New Dawn Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 11217 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public charter school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in 11217, NY have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best 11217, NY Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Dawn Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
11217, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 11217, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in 11217, NY include New Dawn Charter High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 11217?
1 public charter schools are located in 11217.
What is the racial composition of students in 11217?
11217 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
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