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

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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)20 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)0 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 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts

publicelementaryK-5

371 89Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

2075 84Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Ps 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars

publicelementaryK-5

1664 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214

Ps/Is 30 Mary White Ovington

publicmiddleK-8

7002 4Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

6701 20Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody

publicelementaryPK-5

87 Bay 49Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214

School Of Technology Arts And Research

publicmiddleGrade 6-6

650 86Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11228

1970 Homecrest Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini

publicelementaryPK-5

350 Ave X, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Ps 100 Coney Island School (The)

publicelementaryPK-5

2951 W 3Rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11224

2953 Brighton 6Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Ps 90 Edna Cohen School

publicelementaryPK-5

2840 W 12Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Jhs 220 John J Pershing

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

4812 9Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School

publicelementaryK-5

6302 9Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11220

1633 E 8Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Sunset School Of Cultural Learning

publicelementaryK-4

270 59Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

99 Ave P, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Ps 503 School Of Discovery (The)

publicelementaryK-5

330 59Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Joanne Seminara School Of Law And Medicine

publicelementaryK-K

280 Senator St, Brooklyn, NY 11220

1400 Benson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228

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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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