For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,341 students in the neighborhood of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in East Williamsburg are Progress High School For Professional Careers, East Williamsburg Scholars Academy and High School For Enterprise Business & Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is High School For Enterprise Business & Technology, with 85% 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 Hispanic), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Progress High School For Professional Careers
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-0228
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-0228
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-2800
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
High School For Enterprise Business & Technology
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-2800
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 387-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY include Progress High School For Professional Careers, East Williamsburg Scholars Academy and High School For Enterprise Business & Technology.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of East Williamsburg, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 96% 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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