For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,542 students in the neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Bushwick are All City Leadership Secondary School, Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School and Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is All City Leadership Secondary School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
All City Leadership Secondary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
321 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500
Grades: 6-12
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
231 Palmetto St-fl 3-rm 327a
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 282-7426
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 282-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-5641
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-5641
Grades: 6-12
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Brooklyn School For Social Justice
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #55.
Williamsburg Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
198 Varet St
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-9830
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-9830
Grades: 9-12
| 774 students
Rank: #66.
Brooklyn School For Math And Research
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
Ebc High School For Public Service-bushwick
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1155 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 452-3440
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 452-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Academy For Excellence In Leadership
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #1010.
Bushwick Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 443-3083
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718) 443-3083
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY include All City Leadership Secondary School, Math Engineering And Science Academy Charter High School and Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn?
11 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Bushwick, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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