For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,136 students in the neighborhood of Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Coney Island are Abraham Lincoln High School, Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies and Liberation Diploma Plus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 333-7400
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 333-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: #22.
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
521 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 265-0329
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 265-0329
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Liberation Diploma Plus
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2865 W 19th St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 946-6812
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 946-6812
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #44.
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 513-6951
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 513-6951
Grades: K-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 370
Special Education School
3000 W 1st St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 372-3777
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 372-3777
Grades: K-12
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY include Abraham Lincoln High School, Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies and Liberation Diploma Plus.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Coney Island, Brooklyn?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Coney Island, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Coney Island, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Coney Island, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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