For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,631 students in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high schools in Southside are Brooklyn Latin School, Williamsburg High School Of Art And Technology and Lyons Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brooklyn Latin 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public high school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brooklyn Latin School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 366-0154
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 366-0154
Grades: 9-12
| 733 students
Rank: #22.
Williamsburg High School Of Art And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-1207
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-1207
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Lyons Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-0918
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-0918
Grades: 6-12
| 384 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn, NY include Brooklyn Latin School, Williamsburg High School Of Art And Technology and Lyons Community School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Southside, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New York public high schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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