For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,063 students in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Canarsie are Victory Collegiate High School, Brooklyn Community High School For Excellence And Equity and High School For Medical Professions. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Academy For Conservation And The Environment, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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 Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Victory Collegiate High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1530
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1530
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Brooklyn Community High School For Excellence And Equity
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4200
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
High School For Medical Professions
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8700
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Olympus Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 E 100th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 272-1926
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 272-1926
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #55.
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1070 E 104th St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(347) 390-0560
Grades: K-9
| 796 students
Rank: #66.
Academy For Conservation And The Environment
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4101
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Urban Action Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8720
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #88.
High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8760
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8760
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #99.
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1072
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1072
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #1010.
Brooklyn Bridge Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6565 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1689
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 968-1689
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY include Victory Collegiate High School, Brooklyn Community High School For Excellence And Equity and High School For Medical Professions.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn?
9 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Canarsie, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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