For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 6,212 students in the neighborhood of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Dyker Heights are Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, Madeleine Brennan School and Junior High School 259 William Mckinley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1171 65th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-3394
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-3394
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #22.
Madeleine Brennan School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8010 12th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-9363
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-9363
Grades: 6-8
| 1,591 students
Rank: #33.
Junior High School 259 William Mckinley
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7305 Ft Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-1000
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,724 students
Rank: #44.
School For Future Leaders
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
942 62nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 491-7670
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 491-7670
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 176 Ovington
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1225 69th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-7755
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-7755
Grades: K-5
| 1,110 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 127 Mckinley Park
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7805 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-2323
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 833-2323
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY include Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, Madeleine Brennan School and Junior High School 259 William Mckinley.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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