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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)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 545 students at W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 7:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence
publicelementaryPK-5
605 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0
Rating
Students
349
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fdny-Captain Vernon A Richards Hs
publichighGrade 9-12
400 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0
Rating
Students
417
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School
publichighGrade 9-12
145 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0
Rating
Students
545
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 178 Saint Clair Mckelway
publicmiddlePK-8
2163 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11233
0
Rating
Students
313
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 156 Waverly
publicelementaryPK-5
104 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
421
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 150 Christopher
publicelementaryPK-5
364 Sackman St, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
97
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Performing Arts And Technology High School
publichighGrade 9-12
400 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0
Rating
Students
406
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden
publicelementaryPK-5
111 Berriman St, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0
Rating
Students
489
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239
0
Rating
Students
303
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Legacy School Of The Arts
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
590 Sheffield Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0
Rating
Students
160
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
East New York Middle School Of Excellence
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
605 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0
Rating
Students
235
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Van Siclen Community Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
800 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0
Rating
Students
161
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 327 Dr Rose B English
publicelementaryPK-5
111 Bristol St, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
231
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
publicelementaryPK-5
85 Watkins St, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
339
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Multicultural High School
publichighGrade 9-12
999 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0
Rating
Students
282
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps/Is 323
publicelementaryPK-5
210 Chester St, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
293
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fresh Creek School (The)
publicelementaryPK-5
875 Williams Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0
Rating
Students
190
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Liberty Avenue Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
350 Linwood St, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0
Rating
Students
450
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 41 Francis White
publicelementaryPK-5
411 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
158
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Highland Park Community School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
528 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0
Rating
Students
218
Student-Teacher
11:1
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.