For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 644 students in the neighborhood of Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Stuyvesant Heights are Brooklyn Brownstone School, Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur and P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Brownstone School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
272 Macdonough St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 573-2307
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 573-2307
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
272 Macdonough St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 574-2345
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 574-2345
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-0780
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 453-0780
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY include Brooklyn Brownstone School, Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur and P.s. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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