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Best Public Schools in 11206 (Brooklyn, NY) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 11206 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 11,459 students in 11206, NY (there are 6 private schools, serving 658 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 11206, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11206, NY are Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1, Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School and Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11206 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11206, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11206, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Gr: K-11 | 919 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
82 Lewis Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 453-1001
Gr: K-9 | 665 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
211 Throop Ave-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 704-1439
Gr: K-4 | 271 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn Latin School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 366-0154
Gr: 9-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Williamsburg High School Of Art And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-1207
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 Walton St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-0589
Gr: 6-8 | 1,028 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Beginning With Children Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Heyward St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-7700
Gr: K-11 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 380 John Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
370 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-0607
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
325 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-5641
Gr: 6-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1010.
P.s. 297 Abraham Stockton
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Park Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-4581
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
P.s. 147 Issac Remsen
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
325 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 497-0326
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Brooklyn Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-2085
Gr: K-5 | 203 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 257 John F Hylan
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Cook St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-7128
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Middle School 582
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 456-8218
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
P.s. 196 Ten Eyck
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 497-0139
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Williamsburg Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
198 Varet St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-9830
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Montrose Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 636-0370
Gr: K-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
P.s. 59 The Dawn Best School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Throop Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 443-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
P.s. 120 Carlos Tapia
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18 Beaver St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 455-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Montrose Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-0889
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Lyons Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
223 Graham Ave-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-0918
Gr: 6-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
P.s. 145 Andrew Jackson
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Noll St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 821-4823
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Brighter Choice Community School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Hart St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 574-2378
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
P.s. 23 Carter G Woodson
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-0375
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Heyward St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-7900
Gr: 6-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
P.s. 18 Edward Bush
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Maujer St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-3241
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 2
Charter School
82 Lewis Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 666-5939
Gr: K-1 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 142:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 368
Special Education School
70 Tompkins Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-9494
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center
Special Education School
185 Ellery St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11206, NY?
How many public schools are located in 11206?
29 public schools are located in 11206.
What percentage of students in 11206 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 11206 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11206?
11206 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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