Best Schools in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY
Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY has 14 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,859 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Ditmas Park greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY
The top high schools in Ditmas Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brooklyn College Academy
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students
2. Midwood High School
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4062 Students
3. Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
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New York City Geographic District #17 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1351 Students
4. Acad For College Prep And Career Exp
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New York City Geographic District #17 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 394 Students
5. Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 495 Students
6. High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus
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New York City Geographic District #17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY
The top middle schools in Ditmas Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jhs 278 Marine Park
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1076 Students
2. Is 381
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY
The top elementary schools in Ditmas Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ps 249 Caton (the)
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New York City Geographic District #17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 710 Students
2. Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 876 Students
3. Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 729 Students
4. Ps 245
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
5. Ps 315
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
6. Cortelyou Early Childhood Center
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Cortelyou Early Childhood Center • Private • Grades KG • 17 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY has a total population of 21,440 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ditmas Park, 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 Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY
How many schools are in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY?
Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,859 students in total.
How do schools in Ditmas Park perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Ditmas Park score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Ditmas Park greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ditmas Park?
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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