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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 11226 New York Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,776 students in 11226, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 11226, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 11226, NY are Science Technology & Research Early College, Success Academy Charter School-flatbush and P.s. 249 Caton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 11226 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 11226, NY have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11226, NY Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science Technology & Research Early College
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Gr: 6-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Charter School-flatbush
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15 Snyder Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(646) 790-2150
Gr: K-4 | 598 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 249 Caton
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18 Marlborough Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8828
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Explore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 703-4484
Gr: K-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
465 E 29th St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(917) 246-4800
Gr: K-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
P.s. 245
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
249 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 284-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Hospitality And Tourism
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2580
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
330 Rugby Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-5254
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Achievement First Voyager Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(347) 471-2640
Gr: 7-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1010.
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2470
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2566
Gr: 6-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Parkside Preparatory Academy
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-6992
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
72 Veronica Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-5230
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2707 Albermarle Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 693-3023
Gr: K-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Norma Adams Clemons Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
43 Snyder Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 856-6560
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
P.s. 92 Adrian Hegeman
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-2087
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 141
Special Education School
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 941-0320
Gr: PK-9 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 11226, NY?
How many public schools are located in 11226?
18 public schools are located in 11226.
What percentage of students in 11226 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 11226 are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 11226?
11226 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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