For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 913 students in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Prospect Heights are I.s. 340 and P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
I.s. 340
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
227 Sterling Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260
Gr: PK-5 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY include I.s. 340 and P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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