Best Schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY has 74 public schools (15 high, 14 middle, 37 elementary) serving 24,519 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
The top high schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bedford Academy High School
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New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
2. Pathways In Technology Early College High School (p-tech)
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New York City Geographic District #17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students
3. Nelson Mandela High School
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New York City Geographic District #16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 133 Students
4. Academy For Health Careers
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New York City Geographic District #17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 231 Students
5. Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn
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Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 558 Students
6. Boys And Girls High School
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New York City Geographic District #16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
7. Brooklyn Collegiate: A College Board School
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New York City Geographic District #23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 413 Students
8. Eagle Academy For Young Men Ii
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New York City Geographic District #23 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 599 Students
9. Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School
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Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 236 Students
10. Professional Pathways High School
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
The top middle schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. School Of Integrated Learning (the)
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New York City Geographic District #17 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 199 Students
2. Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
3. Ms 267 Math Science & Technology
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New York City Geographic District #16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
4. Whitelaw Reid Academy Of Arts And Business
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New York City Geographic District #16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
5. Brooklyn Green School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
6. Ms 35 Stephen Decatur
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New York City Geographic District #16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 185 Students
7. Madiba Prep Middle School
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New York City Geographic District #16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
8. Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3
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Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 232 Students
9. Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
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Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 • Charter • Grades 5 - 9 • 482 Students
10. Restoration Academy
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New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 94 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
The top elementary schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 474 Students
2. Brooklyn Brownstone School
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New York City Geographic District #16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
3. Ps 297 Abraham Stockton
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New York City Geographic District #14 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
4. New Bridges Elementary
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New York City Geographic District #17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
5. Ps 335 Granville T Woods
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New York City Geographic District #16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
6. Academy Of Arts And Letters
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New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 729 Students
7. Ps 23 Carter G Woodson
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New York City Geographic District #14 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 222 Students
8. Ps 138
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New York City Geographic District #17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 414 Students
9. Ps 59 William Floyd
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New York City Geographic District #14 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
10. Ps 54 Samuel C Barnes
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New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 155 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY has a total population of 213,701 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY
How many schools are in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY?
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY has 74 public schools: 15 high schools, 14 middle schools and 37 elementary schools, serving 24,519 students in total.
How do schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant perform on state tests?
On average, 74 schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 47%
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