For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,193 students in the neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Carroll Gardens are Success Academy Charter School-cobble Hill, P.s. 58 Carroll and Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Success Academy Charter School-cobble Hill
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
284 Baltic St-lower Level
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 704-1460
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 704-1460
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
P.s. 58 Carroll
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9322
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 330-9322
Grades: PK-5
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
284 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-9741
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-9741
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn New School-ps 146
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4750
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #55.
Brooklyn Collaborative Studies
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4700
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 923-4700
Grades: 6-12
| 645 students
Rank: #66.
Cobble Hill School Of American Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
347 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 403-9544
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 403-9544
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #77.
Boerum Hill School For International Studies
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
284 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9390
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9390
Grades: 6-12
| 796 students
Rank: #88.
New Dawn Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
242 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(347) 505-9101
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY include Success Academy Charter School-cobble Hill, P.s. 58 Carroll and Digital Arts And Cinema Technology High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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