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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)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 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 1,257 students at Jhs 220 John J Pershing.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
publicelementaryPK-5
1100 Elm Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0
Rating
Students
508
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason
publicmiddlePK-8
6006 23Rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204
0
Rating
Students
877
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Joanne Seminara School Of Law And Medicine
publicelementaryK-K
280 Senator St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
0
Rating
Students
28
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Is 96 Seth Low
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
99 Ave P, Brooklyn, NY 11204
0
Rating
Students
851
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 503 School Of Discovery (The)
publicelementaryK-5
330 59Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
0
Rating
Students
550
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sunset School Of Cultural Learning
publicelementaryK-4
270 59Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
0
Rating
Students
266
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 229 Dyker
publicmiddlePK-8
1400 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228
0
Rating
Students
1,115
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 506 School Of Journalism And Technology (The)
publicelementaryK-5
330 59Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
0
Rating
Students
334
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 204 Vince Lombardi
publicelementaryPK-5
8101 15Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228
0
Rating
Students
994
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment
publichighGrade 6-12
4200 16Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204
0
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 101 Verrazano (The)
publicelementaryPK-5
8696 24Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0
Rating
Students
1,113
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
publicmiddleK-8
50 Ave P, Brooklyn, NY 11204
0
Rating
Students
501
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 209 Margaret Mead
publicmiddleK-8
2609 E 7Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11235
0
Rating
Students
702
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 247
publicelementaryK-5
7000 21St Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204
0
Rating
Students
744
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detective Wenjian Liu School Of Civics And Entrepreneruship
publicelementaryK-K
6312 13Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
0
Rating
Students
31
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
School For Future Leaders (The)
publicelementaryK-5
942 62Nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11219
0
Rating
Students
535
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
School Of Math Science And Healthy Living
publicelementaryK-5
6214 4Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
0
Rating
Students
169
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan
publicmiddlePK-8
1633 E 8Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0
Rating
Students
538
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School
publicelementaryK-5
6302 9Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
0
Rating
Students
558
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jhs 220 John J Pershing
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4812 9Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220
0
Rating
Students
1,257
Student-Teacher
12:1
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.