These are some of the top-rated public schools in Brooklyn based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Brooklyn at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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New York City Special Schools - District 75
0 students | NEW YORK, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 59 schools -
New York City Geographic District #19
19,799 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 52 schools -
New York City Geographic District #17
18,153 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 50 schools -
New York City Geographic District #15
27,577 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 49 schools -
New York City Geographic District #20
46,722 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 45 schools -
New York City Geographic District #21
34,421 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 40 schools -
New York City Geographic District #13
19,425 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 40 schools -
New York City Geographic District #22
31,769 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 40 schools -
New York City Geographic District #14
15,359 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 38 schools -
New York City Geographic District #18
11,188 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 33 schools -
New York City Geographic District #23
8,183 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 28 schools -
New York City Geographic District #32
9,764 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 27 schools -
New York City Geographic District #16
5,876 students | BROOKLYN, NY
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 24 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Brooklyn
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July 31, 2025
As a parent, I enrolled my child at Bushwick Ascend Lower School with high hopes for academic support, equity, and strong communication. Sadly, our experience was extremely disappointing.
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Bushwick Ascend Charter School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 31, 2025
St As is a great Parish and Catholic school the staff ,teachers , priests and nuns are great and kind. Ms Silvana; the speech therapist is very knowledgeable and devoted individual who puts a great... More
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Saint Athanasius School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 31, 2025
My daughter hasn’t been herself since she got to 4th grade. She used to love going to school, now it’s a struggle to get her out of the house. My son was supposed to services and is not. I would not... More
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Brooklyn Dreams Charter School