For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,276 students in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Southside are Brooklyn Latin School, Williamsburg High School Of Art And Technology and Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Latin School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 366-0154
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 366-0154
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Williamsburg High School Of Art And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-1207
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-1207
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 S 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 963-0393
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 963-0393
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
P.s. 257 John F Hylan
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Cook St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-7128
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-7128
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Montrose Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-0889
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-0889
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Lyons Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-0918
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-0918
Gr: 6-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
P.s. 18 Edward Bush
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Maujer St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-3241
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-3241
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
360 Keap St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1588
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1588
Gr: PK-1 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY include Brooklyn Latin School, Williamsburg High School Of Art And Technology and Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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