For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 849 students in the neighborhood of Starrett City, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Starrett City are P.s. 346 Abe Stark, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School and I.s. 364 Gateway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Starrett City, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Starrett City, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 346 Abe Stark
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3000
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 348-2465
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 348-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
I.s. 364 Gateway
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1426 Freeport Loop
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3007
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3007
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Starrett City, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Starrett City, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 346 Abe Stark, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School and I.s. 364 Gateway.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Starrett City, Brooklyn?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Starrett City, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Starrett City, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Starrett City, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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