Best Schools in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY
Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY has 19 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 21,908 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Dyker Heights greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY
The top high schools in Dyker Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Hamilton High School
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3925 Students
2. New Utrecht High School
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3112 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. High School Of Telecommunication Arts And Technology
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1273 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY
The top middle schools in Dyker Heights, 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. Jhs 259 William Mckinley
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1591 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY
The top elementary schools in Dyker Heights, 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. Ps 127 Mckinley Park
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 589 Students
3. Ps 229 Dyker
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1144 Students
4. School For Future Leaders (the)
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 521 Students
5. Ralph A Fabrizio School
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 878 Students
6. Ps 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 387 Students
7. Ps 176 Ovington
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1111 Students
8. Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1103 Students
9. Ps 204 Vince Lombardi
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1005 Students
10. St Bernadette Catholic Academy
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St Bernadette Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 378 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY has a total population of 42,953 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dyker Heights, 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 Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dyker Heights, 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 Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY
How many schools are in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY?
Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, NY has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 21,908 students in total.
How do schools in Dyker Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Dyker Heights score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Dyker Heights greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dyker Heights?
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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