For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,056 students in 11205, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,272 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 11205, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11205, NY are Compass Charter School, Community Partnership Charter School and P.s. 20 Clinton Hill. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11205 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11205, NY have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11205, NY Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compass Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Adelphi-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 310-3588
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 310-3588
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Community Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
241 Emerson Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 399-3824
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 399-3824
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 20 Clinton Hill
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 Adelphi St
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6744
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6744
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Community Roots Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 St Edwards St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 858-1629
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 858-1629
Gr: K-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 230-5748
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 230-5748
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community Service
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 638-3062
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 638-3062
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Middle School 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Adelphi St
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6734
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6734
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Fort Green Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Clermont Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 254-9401
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 254-9401
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
P.s. 270 Johann Dekalb
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
241 Emerson Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 623-5280
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 623-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 Sandford St
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6752
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6752
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
850 Kent Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 622-9285
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 622-9285
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 67 Charles A Dorsey
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
51 St Edwards St
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6756
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6756
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Park Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6760
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-6760
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
P.s. 46 Edward C Blum
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Clermont Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-7694
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 834-7694
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 11205, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in 11205, NY include Compass Charter School, Community Partnership Charter School and P.s. 20 Clinton Hill.
How many public schools are located in 11205?
14 public schools are located in 11205.
What percentage of students in 11205 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 11205 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11205?
11205 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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