For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 12,687 students in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Bensonhurst are Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst, New Utrecht High School and P.s. 247. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Ave P-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(347) 514-7082
Grades: K-4
| 643 students
Rank: #22.
New Utrecht High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1601 80th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 232-2500
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 232-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 3,152 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 247
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7000 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-4205
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-4205
Grades: K-5
| 744 students
Rank: #44.
P.s. 204 Vince Lombardi
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8101 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-2906
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 236-2906
Grades: PK-5
| 1,008 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 112 Lefferts Park
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7115 15th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 232-0685
Brooklyn, NY 11228
(718) 232-0685
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #66.
P.s. 205 Clarion
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 20th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-2380
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-2380
Grades: PK-5
| 1,097 students
Rank: #77.
Junior High School 227 Edward B Shallow
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 16th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 256-8218
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 256-8218
Grades: 6-8
| 1,358 students
Rank: #88.
P.s. 48 Mapleton
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 18th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-3873
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 232-3873
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #99.
P.s. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7601 19th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 236-7071
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 236-7071
Grades: K-5
| 990 students
Rank: #1010.
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8310 21st Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 266-5032
Grades: 6-12
| 879 students
Rank: #1111.
I.s. 96 Seth Low
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-1344
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 236-1344
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: #1212.
P.s. 128 Bensonhurst
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2075 84th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 373-5900
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 373-5900
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY include Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst, New Utrecht High School and P.s. 247.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn?
12 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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