For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 837 students in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Clinton Hill is Benjamin Banneker Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY public high school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Banneker Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Banneker Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71-77 Clinton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 797-3702
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 797-3702
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY include Benjamin Banneker Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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