Best Schools in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY has 33 public schools (7 high, 5 middle, 18 elementary) serving 30,364 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Bensonhurst greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
The top high schools in Bensonhurst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Utrecht High School
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3112 Students
2. Edward R Murrow High School
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3639 Students
3. Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 495 Students
4. International High School At Lafayette
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
5. Brooklyn Studio Secondary School
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 876 Students
6. High School Of Telecommunication Arts And Technology
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1273 Students
7. High School Of Sports Management
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
The top middle schools in Bensonhurst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 928 Students
2. Madeleine Brennan School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1554 Students
3. Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1164 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 96 Seth Low
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
The top elementary schools in Bensonhurst, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst
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Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 649 Students
2. Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 474 Students
3. Ps 163 Bath Beach
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 607 Students
4. Ps 229 Dyker
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1144 Students
5. Ps 247
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 710 Students
6. Ps 205 Clarion
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1156 Students
7. Academy Of Talented Scholars (the)
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
8. Ps 97 Highlawn (the)
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 849 Students
9. Ps 204 Vince Lombardi
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students
10. Ps 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 434 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
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 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.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
How many schools are in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY?
Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY has 33 public schools: 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 30,364 students in total.
How do schools in Bensonhurst perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Bensonhurst score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Bensonhurst greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bensonhurst?
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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