For the 2024 school year, there are 572 public schools serving 297,763 students in Kings County, NY (there are 310 private schools, serving 89,563 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Kings County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Kings County, NY are Brooklyn Technical High School, Millennium Brooklyn High School and Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kings County, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Kings County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kings County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Technical High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
29 Ft Greene Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Grades: 8-12
| 5,966 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Millennium Brooklyn High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
237 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4333
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4333
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
825 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Success Charter School - Bensonhurst
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Ave P-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Grades: K-4
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Success Charter School-bushwick
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
139 Menahan St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2173
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(646) 790-2173
Grades: K-4
| 483 students
Rank: #66.
Midwood High School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2839 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 724-8500
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 724-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 4,059 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 587 students
Rank: #88.
Bedford High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1119 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #99.
Is 98 Bay Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1401 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-9005
Grades: 6-8
| 1,549 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 549 students
Rank: #1111.
Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187
(Math: 89% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1171 65th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-3394
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 236-3394
Grades: 6-8
| 929 students
Rank: #1212.
Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1830 Shore Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 368-8500
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 368-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Rank: #1313.
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-1097
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-1097
Grades: 8-12
| 546 students
Rank: #1414.
Success Charter School-cobble Hill
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
284 Baltic St-lower Level
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 704-1460
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 704-1460
Grades: K-4
| 382 students
Rank: #1515.
Brooklyn High School Of The Arts
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Grades: 9-12
| 972 students
Rank: #1616.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
71-77 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 797-3702
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 797-3702
Grades: 9-12
| 837 students
Rank: #1717.
John Dewey High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 373-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 373-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,172 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Pathways In Technology Early College High School (P-tech)
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-1593
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-1593
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Ps 31 Samuel F Dupont
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
75 Meserole Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-8998
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 383-8998
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Science Skills Center High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49 Flatbush Ave Ext
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 243-9413
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 243-9413
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #2121.
High School For Global Citizenship
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6300
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 222 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Ps 39 Henry Bristow
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
417 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 330-9310
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 330-9310
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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
| 698 students
Rank: #2424.
New Utrecht High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1601 80th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 232-2500
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 232-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 3,337 students
Rank: #2525.
Ps 29 John M Harrigan
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #2626.
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 621-5730
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 621-5730
Grades: K-8
| 469 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Fort Hamilton High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8301 Shore Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-1537
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-1537
Grades: 9-12
| 4,232 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 Neptune Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Brooklyn, NY 11224
(718) 266-0814
Grades: 6-8
| 1,256 students
Rank: #2929.
All City Leadership Secondary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 408 students
Rank: #3030.
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 834 students
Rank: #3131.
Ps 321 William Penn
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2412
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2412
Grades: K-5
| 1,223 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Maurice Sendak Community School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 840-5660
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 840-5660
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Ps 107 John W Kimball
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2054
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2054
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #3434.
Edward R Murrow High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-9283
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-9283
Grades: 9-12
| 3,663 students
Rank: #3535.
Windsor Terrace School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1625 11th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-0057
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-0057
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
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Kings County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
183 South 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1194
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1194
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
27 Huntington St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9285
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9285
Grades: 5-10
| 78 students
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 773-3908
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Ashford Non Secure Det Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
650 Ashford St
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bedford Stuyvesant Community (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
39 Herkimer St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bedford Stuyvesant Preparatory High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 622-4310
Grades: 10-12
| 102 students
Beginning With Children Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
185 Ellery St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-4154
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-4154
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Believe Southside Charter High School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
424 Leonard St3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 390-1275
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 390-1275
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borough Academy-brooklyn (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
116 Nassau St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-8352
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-8352
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn Chldrn Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1819 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 221-4500
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 221-4500
Grades: Inquire with school
| 35 students
2839 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 434-5043
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 434-5043
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
505 Fulton St 2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(212) 431-4477
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(212) 431-4477
Grades: K-4
| 206 students
883 Classon Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-5800
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-5800
Grades: 12
| 192 students
Brooklyn Icf Satellite (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
152 Sterling St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Brooklyn, NY 11225
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 15 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(716) 643-1086
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(716) 643-1086
Grades: 8-12
| 677 students
Brooklyn Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1125 Carroll Street
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 773-2041
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 773-2041
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
1600 Rockaway Pky
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8600
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Centennial House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
426 56th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Citizens Of The World Charter School 2 (Closed 2021)
Charter School
791 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-5095
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-5095
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
424 Leonard St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 384-1386
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718) 384-1386
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Claredon Road Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2504 Clarendon Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clinton Ave Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
309 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Community Prep School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
69-76 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Grades: 9-10
| 35 students
Crossroads Juvenile Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
17 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 240-3800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
202 Avenue C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 438-4010
Grades: PK-5
| 1,005 students
East 21st Street Group Home (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
14 E 21st St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ella Mcqueen Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
41 Howard Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-2911
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-7804
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
911 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8428
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
590 Sheffield Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-8371
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(718) 272-8371
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
The Ethical Community Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
700 Park Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-2176
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-2176
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kings County, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Kings County, NY include Brooklyn Technical High School, Millennium Brooklyn High School and Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence.
How many public schools are located in Kings County, NY?
572 public schools are located in Kings County, NY.
What percentage of students in Kings County, NY go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Kings County, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kings County, NY?
Kings County, NY public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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