For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,359 students in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Boerum Hill are Brooklyn High School Of The Arts, Math And Science Exploratory School and P.s. 38 Pacific. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn High School Of The Arts
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 855-2412
Grades: 9-12
| 912 students
Rank: #22.
Math And Science Exploratory School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
345 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9328
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
P.s. 38 Pacific
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 330-9305
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #44.
Khalil Gibran International Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
362 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 237-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #55.
P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
314 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9275
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9275
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn Frontiers High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 722-4727
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 722-4727
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 369 Coy L Cox School
Special Education School
383 State St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1701
Grades: K-12
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, NY include Brooklyn High School Of The Arts, Math And Science Exploratory School and P.s. 38 Pacific.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Boerum Hill, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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