For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,370 students in 11221, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 11221, NY are Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School, Uncommon Bed-stuy East Charter School Nyc and Ember Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11221 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11221, NY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11221 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence, 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11221, NY Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Uncommon Bed-stuy East Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Gates Ave-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 669-7460
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 669-7460
Gr: 5-9 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Ember Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
616 Quincy St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 285-3787
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 285-3787
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Uncommon Excellence Girls Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
794 Monroe St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Gr: K-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
231 Palmetto St-fl 3-rm 327a
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 282-7426
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 282-7426
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
797 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 919-4212
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 919-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
432 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-3126
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-3126
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Bushwick Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
231 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 443-3083
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 443-3083
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1396 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 919-1256
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 919-1256
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Ebc High School For Public Service-bushwick
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 452-3440
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 452-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 11221, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 11221, NY include Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School, Uncommon Bed-stuy East Charter School Nyc and Ember Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 11221?
11 public high schools are located in 11221.
What is the racial composition of students in 11221?
11221 public high schools minority enrollment is 98% 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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