Best High Schools in District 21
The top high schools in District 21, ranked by our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100. Kingsborough Early College School leads with 87/100, followed by Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School and Brooklyn Studio Secondary School. 18 high schools in District 21 in total.
The ranking
1
Kingsborough Early College School2630 BENSON AVENUE
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
2
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School501 WEST AVENUE
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
3
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School8310 21 Avenue
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
4
Edward R. Murrow High School1600 AVENUE L
- 9–12 High School
5
Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies521 WEST AVENUE
- 9–12 High School
6
Abraham Lincoln High School2800 OCEAN PARKWAY
- 9–12 High School
7
John Dewey High School50 Avenue X
- 9–12 High School
8
Life Academy High School for Business and Technology2630 BENSON AVENUE
- 9–12 High School
9
William E. Grady Career and Technical Education High School25 Brighton 4 Road
- 9–12 High School
10
High School of Sports Management2630 BENSON AVENUE
- 9–12 High School
11
Not ratedLeaders High School2630 BENSON AVENUE
- 9–12 High School
12
Not ratedLiberation Diploma Plus2865 West 19 Street
- 9–12 High School
13
Not ratedInternational High School at Lafayette2630 BENSON AVENUE
- 9–12 High School
14
Not ratedBrooklyn's Daily Discovery Pre-K Center2202 60th Street
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
15
Not ratedP.S. K721 - Brooklyn Occupational Training Center64 AVENUE X
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
16
Not ratedP.S. K7711075 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
17
Not ratedBrighton Academy (ALC)25 BRIGHTON 4TH ROAD
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
18
Not ratedP.S. 3703000 WEST 1 STREET
- Pre-K / 3-K
- K–5 Elementary
- 6–8 Middle School
- 9–12 High School
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 21?
- Kingsborough Early College School ranks highest by our overall rating (87/100), ahead of Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School. The best fit depends on your child — Smart Match (Motley Pro) ranks schools against your family's priorities.
- How many high schools are in District 21?
- There are 18 high schools in District 21.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By our overall rating — the average of the school's four-year graduation rate, the share of its students scoring college-ready (70+) on the English Regents, and its Regents completion rate, shown out of 100. The Approaching / Meeting / Exceeding bands are our thresholds, not New York State levels. Smart Match (Motley Pro) weighs academics, diversity, programs, distance from home, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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