Best 11217 New York Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 8,448 students in 11217, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in 11217, NY are Brooklyn Technical High School, Bedford Academy High School and Brooklyn High School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 11217 have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in 11217, NY have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New York public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 11217 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brooklyn Technical High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 11217, NY Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Technical High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
29 Ft Greene Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 5,848 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Bedford Academy High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1119 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn High School Of The Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Khalil Gibran International Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
382 Schermerhorn St 6th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
New Dawn Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Design Works
29 6 Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(929) 489-3880
Gr: 9-10 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School
Special Education School
491 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Gr: K-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 77
Special Education School
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Gr: K-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 11217, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in 11217, NY include Brooklyn Technical High School, Bedford Academy High School and Brooklyn High School Of The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in 11217?
8 public high schools are located in 11217.
What is the racial composition of students in 11217?
11217 public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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