What types of schools are available in Brooklyn, New York?

Brooklyn, New York offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Brooklyn, New York

Q: How many schools are in Brooklyn, New York?

There are 578 schools in Brooklyn, New York, serving 290,852 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Brooklyn?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Brooklyn, New York, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 578 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

578

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

290,852

Total Students

Across Brooklyn

11.3:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

578 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)17 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 4,044 students at Fort Hamilton High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Ps 164 Caesar Rodney

publicelementaryPK-5

4211 14Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Hellenic Classical Charter School Park Slope

charter schoolmiddlePK-8

646 5Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Ps 160 William T Sampson

publicelementaryK-5

5105 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School

publichighGrade 9-12

5800 20Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204

7115 15Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228

5601 16Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone

publicelementaryK-5

7601 19Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Ps/Is 104 Fort Hamilton School (The)

publicmiddleK-8

9115 5Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Fort Hamilton High School

publichighGrade 9-12

8301 Shore Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11209

1075 Oceanview Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235

High School Of Telecommunication Arts And Technology

publichighGrade 9-12

350 67Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Christa Mcauliffe School (The) /Is 187

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1171 65Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219

1940 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214

1225 69Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219

New Utrecht High School

publichighGrade 9-12

1601 80Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214

211 72Nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

110 Chester St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Uncommon Williamsburg Charter School Nyc

charter schoolmiddleGrade 5-8

157 Wilson St-4Th Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock

publicelementaryK-5

8601 Ridge Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Ps 372 Children'S School (The)

publicmiddlePK-7

512 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, New York is home to 578 schools serving over 290,852 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brooklyn, New York?

There are 578 schools in Brooklyn, serving 290,852 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Brooklyn?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Brooklyn include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Brooklyn?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Brooklyn is 11.3:1.

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