For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,354 students in the neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Williamsburg are Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design, Brooklyn Preparatory High School and Williamsburg Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design
Vocational School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
257 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1260
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1260
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Preparatory High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
257 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 486-2550
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 486-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #33.
Williamsburg Preparatory School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
257 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-2306
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-2306
Grades: 9-12
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
A-tech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 218-9301
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 218-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Hooper St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-1125
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-1125
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #66.
Beginning With Children Charter School Ii
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Heyward St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-7700
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-7700
Grades: K-10
| 712 students
Rank: #77.
Northside Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
424 Leonard St-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(347) 390-1273
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(347) 390-1273
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #88.
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Heyward St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-7900
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 302-7900
Grades: 6-12
| 474 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY include Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design, Brooklyn Preparatory High School and Williamsburg Preparatory School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn?
7 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Williamsburg, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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