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New York City Geographic District #17 School District

1224 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11213
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (718) 221-4372

Top Rankings

New York City Geographic District #17 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 16,995 students in New York City Geographic District #17 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in New York City Geographic District #17 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
49 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
16,995 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
1,438 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

New York City Geographic District #17 School District, which is ranked #587 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (NY)
#595 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of New York City Geographic District #17 School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York City Geographic District #17 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York City Geographic District #17 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York City Geographic District #17 School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of New York City Geographic District #17 School District and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.72
# American Indian Students
241 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
388 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,403 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
30%
# Black Students
11,779 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
69%
16%
# White Students
733 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
4%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
98 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
352 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
788
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
1,088
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
998
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
998
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
924
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
976
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
974
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,109
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,130
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,150
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,898
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,700
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,678
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,517
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
67
35,972

Best New York City Geographic District #17 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 221-1097
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Pathways In Technology Early College High School (P-tech)
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 221-1593
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
High School For Global Citizenship
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Health Careers
Vocational School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 773-0128
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #55.
Science Technology & Research Early College
(Math: 59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2540
Grades: 6-12
| 571 students
Rank: #66.
Clara Barton High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,250 students
Rank: #77.
P.s. 249 Caton
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18 Marlborough Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 282-8828
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #88.
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1186 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 703-5400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,293 students
Rank: #99.
P.s. 316 Elijah Stroud
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
750 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-4043
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #1010.
High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2470
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #1111.
School For Human Rights
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 771-4793
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #1212.
Brooklyn School For Music & Theater
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6250
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #1313.
P.s. 397 Foster-laurie
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
490 Fenimore St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 774-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 167 students
Rank: #1414.
P.s. 191 Paul Robeson
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 756-1206
Grades: PK-5
| 165 students
Rank: #1515.
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 773-7765
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #1616.
Academy Of Hospitality And Tourism
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 371 students
Rank: #1717.
P.s. 189 Bilingual Center
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 756-0210
Grades: K-8
| 897 students
Rank: #1818.
School Of Integrated Learning
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1224 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 774-0362
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1919.
P.s. 770 New American Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
60 E 94th St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 221-5837
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #2020.
I.s. 340
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
227 Sterling Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Rank: #2121.
P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
976 President St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 636-4725
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #2222.
High School For Public Service-heroes Of Tomorrow
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 756-5325
Grades: 9-12
| 379 students
Rank: #2323.
Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6363
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #2424.
P.s. 138
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Prospect Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 467-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Rank: #2525.
P.s. 161 Crown
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Crown St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 756-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #2626.
Brownsville Academy High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(718) 778-7305
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: #2727.
New Bridges Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Eastern Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 363-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2828.
Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 774-1002
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #2929.
Ebbets Field Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46 Mckeever Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 941-5097
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
Rank: #3030.
P.s. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2707 Albermarle Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 693-3023
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Rank: #3131.
AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
911 Flatbush Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 564-2566
Grades: 6-12
| 426 students
Rank: #3232.
International High School At Prospect Heights
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
883 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 230-6333
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Elijah Stroud Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3067
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
New Heights Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
790 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 467-4501
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: #3535.
Parkside Preparatory Academy
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Parkside Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(718) 462-6992
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New York City Geographic District #17 School District?
New York City Geographic District #17 School District manages 49 public schools serving 16,995 students.
What is the rank of New York City Geographic District #17 School District?
New York City Geographic District #17 School District is ranked #587 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New York City Geographic District #17 School District?
69% of New York City Geographic District #17 School District students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New York City Geographic District #17 School District?
New York City Geographic District #17 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 49 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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