Best Schools in Kings County, NY
Kings County, NY has 788 public schools (157 high, 103 middle, 408 elementary) serving 370,733 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Kings County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kings County, NY
The top high schools in Kings County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brooklyn Latin School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #14 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 800 Students
2. Brooklyn Technical High School
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New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5940 Students
3. Millennium Brooklyn High School
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New York City Geographic District #15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 721 Students
4. El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice
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New York City Geographic District #14 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 174 Students
5. Leaders High School
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students
6. Bedford Academy High School
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New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students
7. Scholars' Academy
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New York City Geographic District #27 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1183 Students
8. Brooklyn Bridge Academy
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New York City Geographic District #18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students
9. Brooklyn College Academy
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New York City Geographic District #22 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students
10. Science Technology & Research Early College
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New York City Geographic District #17 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 610 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kings County, NY
The top middle schools in Kings County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brownsville Collegiate Charter School
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Brownsville Collegiate Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 117 Students
2. Is 98 Bay Academy
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1488 Students
3. Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 928 Students
4. Mark Twain Is 239 For The Gifted And Talented
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New York City Geographic District #21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1207 Students
5. New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts
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New York City Geographic District #15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 530 Students
6. Madeleine Brennan School (the)
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1554 Students
7. Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity
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New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
8. Ms 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation
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New York City Geographic District #15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 344 Students
9. Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School
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Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 310 Students
10. Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3
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Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 • Charter • Grades 2 - 8 • 232 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kings County, NY
The top elementary schools in Kings County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2
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Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 2 • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 478 Students
2. Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights
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Success Academy Charter School-prospect Heights • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 275 Students
3. Success Academy Charter School-bushwick
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Success Academy Charter School-bushwick • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 478 Students
4. Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst
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Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 649 Students
5. Success Academy Charter School-cobble Hill
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Success Academy Charter School-cobble Hill • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 401 Students
6. Brooklyn School Of Inquiry
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New York City Geographic District #20 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 474 Students
7. Ps 39 Henry Bristow
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New York City Geographic District #15 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 344 Students
8. Ps 11 Purvis J Behan
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New York City Geographic District #13 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 832 Students
9. Ps 184 Shuang Wen
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New York City Geographic District # 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 736 Students
10. Success Academy Charter School-flatbush
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Success Academy Charter School-flatbush • Charter • Grades KG - 4 • 560 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kings County, NY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kings County, NY has a total population of 2,736,074 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kings County, 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 Kings County, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kings County, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kings County, NY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Kings County, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kings County, NY
How many schools are in Kings County, NY?
Kings County, NY has 788 public schools: 157 high schools, 103 middle schools and 408 elementary schools, serving 370,733 students in total.
How do schools in Kings County perform on state tests?
On average, 788 schools in Kings County score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Kings County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kings County?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Kings County, NY
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 30%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Kings County
6 places in Kings County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.