For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,611 students in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Gravesend is John Dewey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John Dewey High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Dewey High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 373-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 373-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,186 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center
Special Education School
64 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 996-8199
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 996-8199
Grades: K-12
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY include John Dewey High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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