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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 3,983 students at James Madison High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
International High School At Lafayette
publichighGrade 9-12
2630 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
0
Rating
Students
331
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Andries Hudde
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2500 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0
Rating
Students
389
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 251 Paerdegat
publicelementaryPK-5
1037 E 54Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
James Madison High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3787 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0
Rating
Students
3,983
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Liberation Diploma Plus
publichighGrade 9-12
2865 W 19Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224
0
Rating
Students
187
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 236 Mill Basin
publicelementaryPK-5
6302 Ave U, Brooklyn, NY 11234
0
Rating
Students
599
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jhs 14 Shell Bank
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2424 Batchelder St, Brooklyn, NY 11235
0
Rating
Students
469
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
publicelementaryPK-5
1100 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
0
Rating
Students
901
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 193 Gil Hodges
publicelementaryPK-5
2515 Ave L, Brooklyn, NY 11210
0
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 255 Barbara Reing School
publicelementaryK-5
1866 E 17Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11229
0
Rating
Students
800
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.