Best High Schools in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY has 8 high schools with 2,806 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 Downtown Brooklyn score 82% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downtown Brooklyn greatly exceed expectations.

1. George Westinghouse Career And Technical Ed High School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 579 Students

2. Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice (the)

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students

3. City Polytechnic High School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students

4. Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 440 Students

5. Professional Pathways High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 159 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY has 2 middle schools with 520 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 Downtown Brooklyn score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downtown Brooklyn greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students

2. Knowledge And Power Preparatory Academy Vi

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY has 4 elementary schools with 1,758 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 Downtown Brooklyn score 93% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downtown Brooklyn greatly exceed expectations.

1. Brooklyn School Of Inquiry

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 474 Students

2. A Fantis Parochial School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

A Fantis Parochial School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 176 Students

3. Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 13.2 • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 404 Students

4. Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 13

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-csd 13 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 704 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY has a total population of 11,386 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 82% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

5,084

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

61.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

8.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

53.08 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,384 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

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Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Columbia Street Waterfront District, Brooklyn, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Fort Green, Brooklyn, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations