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Best Gravesend Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 87% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and score of 86% (versus the 59% statewide average).

the neighborhood of Gravesend, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a of 79%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is John Dewey High School, with 85% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

John Dewey High School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 89%)
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Top 30%

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50 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 373-6400

Gr: 9-12 | 2,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: n/an/a

P.s. 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center

Special Education School

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64 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 996-8199

Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

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).