For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 913 students in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Prospect Heights are P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School and I.s. 340. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #22.
I.s. 340
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
227 Sterling Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 857-5516
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY include P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School and I.s. 340.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn?
the neighborhood of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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