For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,063 students in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Canarsie are Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School, Olympus Academy and Brooklyn Community High School For Excellence And Equity. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For Conservation And The Environment, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1070 E 104th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560
Gr: K-9 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Olympus Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
755 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 272-1926
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 272-1926
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brooklyn Community High School For Excellence And Equity
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4200
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Victory Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1530
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1530
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
High School For Medical Professions
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8700
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Urban Action Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8720
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8720
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8760
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8760
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1072
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1072
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Brooklyn Bridge Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1689
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1689
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Academy For Conservation And The Environment
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4101
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY include Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School, Olympus Academy and Brooklyn Community High School For Excellence And Equity.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn?
9 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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