Williamsburg Preparatory School

257 N 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 679 students in grades 9-12, Williamsburg Preparatory School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williamsburg Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Williamsburg Preparatory School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Williamsburg Preparatory School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamsburg Preparatory School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#281 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
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80-84%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williamsburg Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williamsburg Preparatory School 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.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Williamsburg Preparatory School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
68%
30%
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Black
18%
16%
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White
6%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williamsburg Preparatory School's ranking?
Williamsburg Preparatory School is ranked #281 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Williamsburg Preparatory School often compared to?
Williamsburg Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Preparatory High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williamsburg Preparatory School?
The graduation rate of Williamsburg Preparatory School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Williamsburg Preparatory School?
679 students attend Williamsburg Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Williamsburg Preparatory School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamsburg Preparatory School?
Williamsburg Preparatory School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Williamsburg Preparatory School offer ?
Williamsburg Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williamsburg Preparatory School part of?
Williamsburg Preparatory School is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
In what neighborhood is Williamsburg Preparatory School located?
Williamsburg Preparatory School is located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 17 other public schools located in Williamsburg.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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