For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,288 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11217, NY Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Technical High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
29 Ft Greene Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 5,808 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Academy High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1119 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn High School Of The Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Grades: 9-12
| 912 students
Rank: #44.
Khalil Gibran International Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #55.
New Dawn Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School
Special Education School
383 State St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Grades: K-12
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 77
Special Education School
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-1191
Grades: K-12
| 381 students
11217, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 222-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
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?
7 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
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