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Best Schools in Brooklyn, New York
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
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)19 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 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 3,657 students at Midwood High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Ps 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School
publicelementaryK-5
1957 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0
Rating
Students
374
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder
publicelementaryK-5
3301 Quentin Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0
Rating
Students
706
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 329 Surfside
publicelementaryPK-5
2929 W 30Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224
0
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jhs 278 Marine Park
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1925 Stuart St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0
Rating
Students
841
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Life Academy High School For Film And Music
publichighGrade 9-12
2630 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0
Rating
Students
198
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 198
publicelementaryPK-5
4105 Farragut Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0
Rating
Students
327
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 245
publicelementaryPK-5
249 E 17Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0
Rating
Students
228
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
John Dewey High School
publichighGrade 9-12
50 Ave X, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0
Rating
Students
2,209
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies
publichighGrade 9-12
521 West Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
0
Rating
Students
619
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
publicmiddleK-8
2200 Gravesend Neck Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0
Rating
Students
1,508
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 52 Sheepshead Bay
publicelementaryPK-5
2675 E 29Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11235
0
Rating
Students
695
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 109
publicmiddlePK-8
1001 E 45Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0
Rating
Students
585
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Is 381
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2500 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0
Rating
Students
296
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8787 24Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0
Rating
Students
1,198
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Professional Pathways High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3000 Ave X, Brooklyn, NY 11235
0
Rating
Students
180
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
501 West Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
0
Rating
Students
416
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
High School Of Sports Management
publichighGrade 9-12
2630 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0
Rating
Students
385
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Leaders High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2630 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0
Rating
Students
383
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (The)
publicelementaryPK-5
1599 E 22Nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0
Rating
Students
1,074
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Midwood High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2839 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0
Rating
Students
3,657
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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.
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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.