For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,409 students in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Clinton Hill are Benjamin Banneker Academy, Ps 11 Purvis J Behan and Community Partnership Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
71-77 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 797-3702
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 797-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 837 students
Rank: #22.
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 834 students
Rank: #33.
Community Partnership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
241 Emerson Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 399-3824
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 399-3824
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-5994
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-5994
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #55.
Ps 270 Johann Dekalb
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
241 Emerson Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 623-5280
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 623-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
Rank: #66.
Ps 56 Lewis H Latimer
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-3149
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-3149
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Urban Assembly Unison School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 399-1061
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 399-1061
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY include Benjamin Banneker Academy, Ps 11 Purvis J Behan and Community Partnership Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY?
the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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