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Best Brownsville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 11,113 students in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Brownsville are Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, Uncommon Brownsville South Charter School Nyc and Teachers Preparatory High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
85 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-1202
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Uncommon Brownsville South Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
985 Rockaway Ave-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 669-7461
Gr: K-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Teachers Preparatory High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2605
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
I.s. 392
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 907-9150
Gr: 2-12 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Uncommon Brownsville North Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 250-5767
Gr: K-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Brownsville Ascend Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(347) 294-2600
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Christopher Avenue Community School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Christopher Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-5761
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy)
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 922-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
226 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-3789
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1111.
Brooklyn Democracy Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6348
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Brownsville Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 778-7305
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Watkins St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7793
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Bristol St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7801
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Montrose Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 636-0370
Gr: K-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Riverdale Avenue Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 485-1679
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
P.s. 165 Ida Posner
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Lott Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7759
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
P.s. 156 Waverly
(Math: 43% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 498-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Osborn St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7791
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Mott Hall Bridges Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 345-6912
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2121.
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 346-0764
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2222.
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
985 Rockaway Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 342-6249
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Ps/is 323
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7781
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #2424.
P.s. 184 Newport
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
273 Newport St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7776
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 41 Francis White
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Thatford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7732
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2626.
P.s. 150 Christopher
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
364 Sackman St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 495-7746
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Sid Miller Academy
Special Education School
110 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 385-6200
Gr: K-8 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY include Brownsville Collaborative Middle School, Uncommon Brownsville South Charter School Nyc and Teachers Preparatory High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn?
29 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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