Best Dumbo Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 267 students in the neighborhood of Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public school in Dumbo is Dock Street School For Steam Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY public school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dock Street School For Steam Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19 Dock St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 780-7660
Gr: 6-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY include Dock Street School For Steam Studies.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dumbo, Brooklyn?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dumbo, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dumbo, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Dumbo, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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