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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
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
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)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 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 1,518 students at Madeleine Brennan School (The).
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Ms 936 Arts Off 3Rd
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
270 59Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
0
Rating
Students
441
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 97 Highlawn (The)
publicelementaryPK-5
1846 W 13Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
0
Rating
Students
882
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Madeleine Brennan School (The)
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
8010 12Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228
0
Rating
Students
1,518
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2401 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
0
Rating
Students
1,295
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jhs 223 Montauk (The)
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4200 16Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204
0
Rating
Students
625
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 95 Gravesend (The)
publicmiddleK-8
345 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn, NY 11223
0
Rating
Students
916
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 134
publicelementaryK-5
4001 18Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218
0
Rating
Students
500
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Is 98 Bay Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1401 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235
0
Rating
Students
1,435
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty
publicelementaryPK-5
330 Rugby Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226
0
Rating
Students
706
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 119 Amersfort
publicelementaryPK-5
3829 Ave K, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0
Rating
Students
393
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences
publichighGrade 9-12
1830 Shore Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11235
0
Rating
Students
952
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kingsborough Early College School
publichighGrade 6-12
2630 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0
Rating
Students
722
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
publicmiddlePK-8
2950 W 25Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224
0
Rating
Students
514
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach
publicelementaryPK-5
2529 Gerritsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 195 Manhattan Beach
publicelementaryPK-5
131 Irwin St, Brooklyn, NY 11235
0
Rating
Students
385
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
School Of Science &Technology
publicelementaryPK-5
725 E 23Rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0
Rating
Students
522
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School
publicelementaryPK-5
5101 Ave M, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0
Rating
Students
514
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
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%
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 →
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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.