For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,896 students in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Midwood are Edward R Murrow High School and Urban Dove Team Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edward R Murrow 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 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward R Murrow High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-9283
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-9283
Gr: 9-12 | 3,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Urban Dove Team Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1256 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 783-8232
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 783-8232
Gr: 10-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn, NY include Edward R Murrow High School and Urban Dove Team Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Midwood, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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