Top Rankings
New York City Geographic District #15 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 48 public schools serving 27,329 students in New York City Geographic District #15 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District #15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
48 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
27,329 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
2,329 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
New York City Geographic District #15 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 71% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 788 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
62%
Graduation Rate
71%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
# American Indian Students
125 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,293 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
16%
10%
# Hispanic Students
10,094 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
29%
# Black Students
3,600 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
13%
16%
# White Students
7,876 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
29%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
70 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,271 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
906
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
2,346
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,398
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,327
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,420
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,411
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,461
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,955
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,926
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,959
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,521
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,643
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,506
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,478
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
72
36,758
Best New York City Geographic District #15 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millennium Brooklyn High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
237 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4333
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4333
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Ps 107 John W Kimball
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 8th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2054
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 499-2054
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ps 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ps 58 Carroll
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9322
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9322
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Maurice Sendak Community School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
211 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 840-5660
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 840-5660
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ps 39 Henry Bristow
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
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: #77.
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
284 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-9741
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-9741
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #88.
Brooklyn High School Of The Arts
(Math: 76% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Grades: 9-12
| 972 students
Rank: #99.
Ps 29 John M Harrigan
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9277
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
John Jay School For Law
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
237 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4250
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Magnet School Of Math Science & Design Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
511 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-1190
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-1190
Grades: K-5
| 831 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
317 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1313.
Ms 51 William Alexander
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 369-7603
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 369-7603
Grades: 6-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #1414.
Ps 321 William Penn
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80-84%)
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: #1515.
Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
825 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 965-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1616.
Math And Science Exploratory School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Grades: 5-8
| 521 students
Rank: #1717.
Park Slope Collegiate
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
237 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4300
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 625 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 18th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-0390
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-0390
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Windsor Terrace School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1625 11th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-0057
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 768-0057
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #2020.
Ps 130 Parkside
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
70 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-1940
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 686-1940
Grades: PK-5
| 854 students
Rank: #2121.
Cobble Hill School Of American Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
347 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 403-9544
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 403-9544
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #2222.
Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 19th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 369-4480
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 369-4480
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #2323.
Sunset Park High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
153 35th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1900
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,351 students
Rank: #2424.
Cyberarts Studio Academy
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
237 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4201
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #2525.
Ps 261 Philip Livingston
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
314 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9275
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9275
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #2626.
Boerum Hill School For International Studies
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
284 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9390
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9390
Grades: 6-12
| 775 students
Rank: #2727.
Khalil Gibran International Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #2828.
Brooklyn Collaborative Studies
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4700
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4700
Grades: 6-12
| 684 students
Rank: #2929.
Ps 131
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4305 Ft Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 431-1960
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 431-1960
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #3030.
Brooklyn New School-ps 146
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4750
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #3131.
Ps 295
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 18th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-0390
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 965-0390
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #3232.
West Brooklyn Community High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1053 41st St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 686-1444
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(718) 686-1444
Grades: 10-12
| 176 students
Rank: #3333.
Sunset Park Prep
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4004 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1951
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1951
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: #3434.
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
544 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 788-4482
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 788-4482
Grades: 6-8
| 1,158 students
Rank: #3535.
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Albemarle Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 437-6135
Grades: PK-5
| 1,006 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District #15 School District?
New York City Geographic District #15 School District manages 48 public schools serving 27,329 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District #15 School District?
New York City Geographic District #15 School District is ranked #195 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District #15 School District?
37% of New York City Geographic District #15 School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District #15 School District?
New York City Geographic District #15 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
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