For the 2025 school year, there are 91 public charter schools serving 48,620 students in Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public charter schools in Brooklyn, NY are Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst, Success Academy Charter School-bushwick and Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brooklyn, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public charter school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Charter schools in Brooklyn have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Ave P-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Grades: K-4
| 643 students
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School-bushwick
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
139 Menahan St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2173
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2173
Grades: K-4
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
341 39th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(716) 643-1086
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(716) 643-1086
Grades: 5
| 21 students
Rank: #44.
Success Academy Charter School-cobble Hill
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
284 Baltic St-lower Level
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 704-1460
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 704-1460
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Success Academy Charter School-williamsburg
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
183 S 3rd St-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 704-1419
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 704-1419
Grades: K-4
| 273 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Stuyvesant Ave-rm 213
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(347) 491-8830
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(347) 491-8830
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #77.
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Grades: K-10
| 816 students
Rank: #88.
Success Academy Charter School - Bergen Beach
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1420 E 68th St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(347) 817-2017
Brooklyn, NY 11234
(347) 817-2017
Grades: K-8
| 1,022 students
Rank: #99.
Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Park Pl-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(646) 790-2121
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(646) 790-2121
Grades: K-4
| 231 students
Rank: #1010.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Grades: K-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #1111.
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2126
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2126
Grades: 2-8
| 400 students
Rank: #1212.
Brooklyn Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9 Hanover Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(347) 470-9833
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(347) 470-9833
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1313.
Success Academy Charter School-crown Heights
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Crown St-5th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(646) 790-2129
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(646) 790-2129
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #1414.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
272 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 305-4199
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 305-4199
Grades: K-6
| 474 students
Rank: #1515.
Success Academy Charter School-flatbush
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Snyder Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(646) 790-2150
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(646) 790-2150
Grades: K-4
| 632 students
Rank: #1616.
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (Efacs)
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
870 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(646) 644-1714
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(646) 644-1714
Grades: K-4
| 220 students
Rank: #1717.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 13
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Willoughby St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(347) 889-7041
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(347) 889-7041
Grades: K-8
| 730 students
Rank: #1818.
Collegiate Academy-math-personal Awa
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1962-84 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(347) 619-6800
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(347) 619-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #1919.
Hellenic Classical Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
646 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-0957
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-0957
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #2020.
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
82 Lewis Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 453-1001
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 453-1001
Grades: K-8
| 728 students
Rank: #2121.
Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 Palmetto St-fl 3-rm 327a
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 282-7426
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 282-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: #2222.
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Throop Ave-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 704-1439
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 704-1439
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Rank: #2323.
Canarsie Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9719 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 907-0153
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 907-0153
Grades: K-8
| 936 students
Rank: #2424.
Success Academy Charter School-fort Greene
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(646) 569-5914
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(646) 569-5914
Grades: K-1
| 109 students
Rank: #2525.
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 19th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 280-9556
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 280-9556
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #2626.
Compass Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Adelphi-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 310-3588
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 310-3588
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2727.
Community Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Emerson Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 399-3824
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 399-3824
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #2828.
Flatbush Ascend Charter School (FACS)
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 227-6070
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 227-6070
Grades: K-4
| 300 students
Rank: #2929.
Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5323 5th Ave - 2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(917) 819-5337
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(917) 819-5337
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #3030.
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1137 Herkimer St-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 250-5765
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 250-5765
Grades: K-9
| 404 students
Rank: #3131.
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2021 Bergen St-rm 149
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(347) 471-2600
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(347) 471-2600
Grades: K-12
| 844 students
Rank: #3232.
Achievement First-bushwick Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Greene Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(347) 471-2560
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(347) 471-2560
Grades: K-8
| 920 students
Rank: #3333.
Beginning With Children Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Heyward St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-7700
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-7700
Grades: K-10
| 712 students
Rank: #3434.
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-5994
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-5994
Grades: K-8
| 674 students
Rank: #3535.
Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
157 Wilson St-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-4018
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-4018
Grades: 5-8
| 228 students
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Brooklyn, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
183 South 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1194
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1194
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
27 Huntington St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9285
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9285
Grades: 5-10
| 78 students
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Ashford Non Secure Det Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
650 Ashford St
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bedford Stuyvesant Community (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
39 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bedford Stuyvesant Preparatory High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Grades: 10-12
| 102 students
Beginning With Children Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
185 Ellery St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-4154
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-4154
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Believe Southside Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
424 Leonard St3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 390-1275
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 390-1275
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borough Academy-brooklyn (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
116 Nassau St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-8352
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-8352
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn Chldrn Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1819 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 221-4500
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 221-4500
Grades: Inquire with school
| 35 students
2839 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 434-5043
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 434-5043
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
832 Marcy Ave-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 250-5760
Grades: 8
| 66 students
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
505 Fulton St 2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(212) 431-4477
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(212) 431-4477
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
883 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-5800
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-5800
Grades: 12
| 192 students
Brooklyn Icf Satellite (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
152 Sterling St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1125 Carroll Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 773-2041
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 773-2041
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
1600 Rockaway Pky
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8600
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Centennial House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
426 56th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Citizens Of The World Charter School 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
791 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-5095
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-5095
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
424 Leonard St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 384-1386
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 384-1386
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Claredon Road Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2504 Clarendon Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clinton Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
309 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Community Prep School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
69-76 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Grades: 9-10
| 35 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
202 Avenue C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 1,005 students
East 21st Street Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ella Mcqueen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
41 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
590 Sheffield Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-8371
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-8371
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
The Ethical Community Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
700 Park Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-2176
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-2176
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Brooklyn, NY include Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst, Success Academy Charter School-bushwick and Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15.
How many public charter schools are located in Brooklyn?
91 public charter schools are located in Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooklyn?
Brooklyn public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Brooklyn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Brooklyn include: Bushwick Ascend Charter School vs. Achievement First-bushwick Charter School, Explore Excel Charter School vs. Canarsie Ascend Charter School, Canarsie Ascend Charter School vs. Explore Excel Charter School
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