For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,359 students in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Boerum Hill are Math And Science Exploratory School, P.s. 38 Pacific and Brooklyn High School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Math And Science Exploratory School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn High School Of The Arts
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9275
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9275
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Khalil Gibran International Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Frontiers High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 722-4727
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 722-4727
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School
Special Education School
383 State St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Gr: K-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY include Math And Science Exploratory School, P.s. 38 Pacific and Brooklyn High School Of The Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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