For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 7,229 students in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Bedford Stuyvesant are Bedford Academy High School, Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School and Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 61%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bedford Academy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1119 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 398-3061
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
125 Stuyvesant Ave-rm 213
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(347) 491-8830
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(347) 491-8830
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 Tompkins Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 635-3294
Grades: 5-9
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn Community Arts And Media High School (Bcam)
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 230-5748
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 230-5748
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Boys And Girls High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 467-1700
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 467-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
141 Macon St-1st Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 636-0360
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 636-0360
Grades: K-12
| 1,186 students
Rank: #77.
Nelson Mandela High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 804-6805
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 804-6805
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #88.
Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-3126
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 574-3126
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #99.
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community Service
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 638-3062
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 638-3062
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #1010.
Excellence Girls Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
794 Monroe St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 638-1875
Grades: K-12
| 1,050 students
Rank: #1111.
Research And Service High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 804-6800
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 804-6800
Grades: 10-12
| 181 students
Rank: #1212.
Ember Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
616 Quincy St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 285-3787
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 285-3787
Grades: K-12
| 423 students
Rank: #1313.
Brooklyn Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
832 Marcy Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 638-4237
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 638-4237
Grades: 10-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1414.
Unity Preparatory Charter School Of Brooklyn
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
432 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 455-5046
Grades: 6-12
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.S. 140
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
141 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 783-4842
Grades: K-10
| 318 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.S. 368
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
70 Tompkins Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-9494
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 388-9494
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.S. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
185 Ellery St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-6800
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY include Bedford Academy High School, Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School and Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn?
17 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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