Best Schools in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY has a total of 28 schools including 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 24,411 students attend Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY schools. On average, schools in Bensonhurst score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Bensonhurst greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY has 6 high schools with 5,429 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Bensonhurst score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Bensonhurst greatly exceed expectations.
1. New Utrecht High School
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3112 Students
2. Brooklyn Studio Secondary School
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 876 Students
3. Professional Pathways High School
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY has 7 middle schools with 7,602 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Bensonhurst score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Bensonhurst exceed expectations.
1. Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 928 Students
2. Is 98 Bay Academy
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1488 Students
3. Madeleine Brennan School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1554 Students
4. Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1367 Students
5. Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 Students
6. Is 96 Seth Low
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
7. Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY has 15 elementary schools with 11,380 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Bensonhurst score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Bensonhurst greatly exceed expectations.
1. Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 474 Students
2. Ps 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 Students
3. Ps 247
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 710 Students
4. Ps 229 Dyker
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1144 Students
5. Ps 200 Benson School
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1267 Students
6. Ps 112 Lefferts Park
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 728 Students
7. Ps 204 Vince Lombardi
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students
8. Ps 205 Clarion
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1156 Students
9. Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 999 Students
10. Ps 97 Highlawn (the)
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 849 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY has a total population of 122,619 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
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Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY.
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