For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 898 students in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public school in Gowanus is P.s. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
317 Hoyt St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-6400
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 222-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 372 Children's School
Special Education School
512 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 624-5271
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 624-5271
Grades: PK-6
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Gowanus, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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