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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)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 545 students at W H Maxwell Career And Technical Education High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
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%
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%
Ps 290 Juan Morel Campos
publicelementaryPK-5
135 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0
Rating
Students
374
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School
publichighGrade 9-12
999 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
0
Rating
Students
413
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
World Academy For Total Community Health High School
publichighGrade 9-12
400 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0
Rating
Students
199
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Spring Creek Community School
publichighGrade 6-12
1065 Elton St, Brooklyn, NY 11239
0
Rating
Students
350
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
574 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0
Rating
Students
355
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bard High School Early College Brooklyn
publichighGrade 9-11
301 Vermont St, Brooklyn, NY 11207
0
Rating
Students
143
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
251 Macdougal St, Brooklyn, NY 11233
0
Rating
Students
378
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Riverdale Avenue Community School
publicelementaryPK-5
76 Riverdale Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
301
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (Bees)
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
251 Macdougal St, Brooklyn, NY 11233
0
Rating
Students
147
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mott Hall Iv
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
411 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
108
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brooklyn Collegiate: A College Board School
publichighGrade 9-12
2021 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11233
0
Rating
Students
512
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
76 Riverdale Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
98
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Is 392
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
104 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
284
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Christopher Avenue Community School
publicelementaryPK-5
51 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
297
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
publichighGrade 9-12
985 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
0
Rating
Students
153
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 231
publicmiddleK-8
5601 16Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11204
0
Rating
Students
352
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ps 370
publichighK-12
3000 W 1St St, Brooklyn, NY 11224
0
Rating
Students
230
Student-Teacher
4:1
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.