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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kings County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 172 public high schools serving 106,153 students in Kings County, NY.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kings County, NY are Brooklyn Technical High School, Millennium Brooklyn High School and Pathways In Technology Early College High School (P-tech). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kings County, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Kings County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New York public high schools.
Kings County, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brooklyn Latin School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Kings County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Technical High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
29 Ft Greene Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 804-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 5,848 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Millennium Brooklyn High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
237 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-4333
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Pathways In Technology Early College High School (P-tech)
Vocational School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-1593
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Bedford Academy High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1119 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Gr: K-11 | 919 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1830 Shore Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 368-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Midwood High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2839 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 724-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 3,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Science Technology & Research Early College
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Gr: 6-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - Csd 15.2
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3002 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 643-1086
Gr: K-12 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
New Utrecht High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1601 80th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 232-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 3,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 Stuyvesant Ave-rm 213
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(347) 491-8830
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
82 Lewis Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 453-1001
Gr: K-9 | 665 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Science Skills Center High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
49 Flatbush Ave Ext
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 243-9413
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Brooklyn Latin School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 366-0154
Gr: 9-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
John Dewey High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 373-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,209 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Fort Hamilton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8301 Shore Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 748-1537
Gr: 9-12 | 4,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Williamsburg High School Of Art And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-1207
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Uncommon Crown Heights Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1137 Herkimer St-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 250-5765
Gr: K-9 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Brooklyn College Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
350 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 853-6184
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Edward R Murrow High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(718) 258-9283
Gr: 9-12 | 3,503 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1186 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 703-5400
Gr: 6-12 | 1,267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
71-77 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 797-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Williamsburg Preparatory School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
257 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 302-2306
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Urban Assembly School For Music And Art
(Math: <50% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
49 Flatbush Ave Ext
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 858-0249
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
All City Leadership Secondary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
321 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Gr: 6-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
James Madison High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3787 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 758-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,983 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Brooklyn Collaborative Studies
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
610 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4700
Gr: 6-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2828.
Life Academy High School For Film And Music
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7750
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2929.
Uncommon Kings Charter School Nyc
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
905 Winthrop St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(347) 390-0460
Gr: K-12 | 1,262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Brooklyn Preparatory High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
257 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 486-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-1097
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Williamsburg High School For Architecture And Design
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
257 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-1260
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2021 Bergen St-rm 149
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(347) 471-2600
Gr: K-12 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #3434.
Olympus Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
755 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 272-1926
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Leaders High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7700
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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