For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,977 students in the neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public high school in Sunset Park is Sunset Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New York public high school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 59% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New York average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sunset Park High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunset Park High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
153 35th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1900
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 840-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 371 Lillian L Rashkis
Special Education School
355 37th St
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 788-7608
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 788-7608
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
P.s. 53
Special Education School
544 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-3563
Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 832-3563
Grades: K-12
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY include Sunset Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Sunset Park, Brooklyn public high schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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