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

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

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)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 1,119 students at Ps 105 Blythebourne (The).
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Ps 179 Kensington

publicelementaryPK-5

202 Ave C, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Achievement First East New York Charter School

charter schoolhighK-12

557 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207

6015 18Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

700 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Ps 105 Blythebourne (The)

publicelementaryK-5

1031 59Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219

7805 7Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228

Ps 372 Children'S School (The)

publicmiddlePK-7

512 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

62 Park Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Ps 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center

publichighK-12

64 Ave X, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Ps 373 Brooklyn Transition Center

publichighGrade 9-12

185 Ellery St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

544 7Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

923 Jerome St, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Ps 753 School For Career Development

publichighGrade 9-12

510 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden

publicelementaryPK-5

111 Berriman St, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway

publicmiddlePK-8

2163 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

104 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

364 Sackman St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Performing Arts And Technology High School

publichighGrade 9-12

400 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Legacy School Of The Arts

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

590 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207

East New York Middle School Of Excellence

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

605 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

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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 →

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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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