Top Rankings
New York City Geographic District #21 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 32,896 students in New York City Geographic District #21 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District #21 School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
40 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
32,896 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
2,463 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
New York City Geographic District #21 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 788 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
62%
Graduation Rate
77%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
# American Indian Students
253 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8,552 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
26%
10%
# Hispanic Students
8,871 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
29%
# Black Students
4,313 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
13%
16%
# White Students
10,227 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
31%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
124 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
556 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
749
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
1,857
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,929
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,946
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,919
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,922
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,003
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,977
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,127
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,039
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,501
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,974
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,502
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,329
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
122
36,758
Best New York City Geographic District #21 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Is 98 Bay Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1401 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Grades: 6-8
| 1,549 students
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Grades: 6-8
| 1,256 students
Rank: #33.
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
521 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 265-0329
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 265-0329
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #44.
John Dewey High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 373-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 373-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,172 students
Rank: #55.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 333-7400
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 333-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,011 students
Rank: #66.
Ps 101 Verrazano
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8696 24th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0221
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 372-0221
Grades: PK-5
| 998 students
Rank: #77.
Life High School For Film And Music
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7750
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7750
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #88.
Edward R Murrow High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-9283
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-9283
Grades: 9-12
| 3,663 students
Rank: #99.
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 20th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 377-8845
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 377-8845
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
Rank: #1010.
High School Of Sports Management
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7650
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7650
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Kingsborough Early College School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7850
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7850
Grades: 6-12
| 749 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School
Vocational School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Brighton 4th Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-5000
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #1313.
Ps 100 Coney Island School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2951 W 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 382-2760
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 382-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1414.
Randolph Holder School For Social Justice
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 Oceanview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-3331
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 332-3331
Grades: K-5
| 804 students
Rank: #1515.
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-2464
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 339-2464
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #1616.
Leaders High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7700
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #1717.
Ps 97 Highlawn
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1855 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 672-7550
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 672-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Rank: #1818.
Ps 95 Gravesend
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 Van Sicklen St
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 449-5050
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 449-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 944 students
Rank: #1919.
Ps 153 Homecrest
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1970 Homecrest Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #2020.
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Grades: 6-12
| 910 students
Rank: #2121.
Is 228 David A Boody
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
228 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 375-7635
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 375-7635
Grades: 6-8
| 1,559 students
Rank: #2222.
Ps 99 Isaac Asimov
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1120 E 10th St
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 338-9201
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 338-9201
Grades: PK-8
| 795 students
Rank: #2323.
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 645-2862
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 645-2862
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Elm Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 339-1422
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 339-1422
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
87 Bay 49th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-4841
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-4841
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #2626.
Ps 225 Eileen E Zaglin
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1075 Oceanview Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-9793
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-9793
Grades: PK-8
| 866 students
Rank: #2727.
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8787 24th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 996-6706
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 996-6706
Grades: 6-8
| 1,155 students
Rank: #2828.
Ps 177 Marlboro
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
346 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 375-9506
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 375-9506
Grades: PK-5
| 884 students
Rank: #2929.
International High School At Lafayette
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7860
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7860
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 996-0100
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 996-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Ps 209 Margaret Mead
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2609 E 7th St
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-1954
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 743-1954
Grades: PK-8
| 653 students
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Ps 226 Alfred De B Mason
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6006 23rd Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 234-4940
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 234-4940
Grades: PK-8
| 888 students
Rank: #3333.
Liberation Diploma Plus
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2865 W 19th St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 946-6812
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 946-6812
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #3434.
Is 96 Seth Low
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-1344
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-1344
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #3535.
Ps 90 Edna Cohen School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2840 W 12th St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 787-3333
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 787-3333
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District #21 School District?
New York City Geographic District #21 School District manages 40 public schools serving 32,896 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District #21 School District?
New York City Geographic District #21 School District is ranked #154 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District #21 School District?
31% of New York City Geographic District #21 School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District #21 School District?
New York City Geographic District #21 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
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