For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,607 students in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Homecrest are Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School and P.s. 153 Homecrest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1875 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334
Gr: 6-8 | 1,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1866 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 376-8494
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 376-8494
Gr: K-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 153 Homecrest
(Math: 57% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Homecrest Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn, NY include Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School and P.s. 153 Homecrest.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Homecrest, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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