Best High Schools in District 21
The top high schools in District 21, ranked by overall rating. Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School leads with 61/100, followed by Kingsborough Early College School and Brooklyn Studio Secondary School. 18 high schools in District 21 in total.
The ranking
1
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School501 WEST AVENUE
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
61/100
2
Kingsborough Early College School2630 BENSON AVENUE
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
51/100
3
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School8310 21 Avenue
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
46/100
4
Edward R. Murrow High School1600 AVENUE L
9–12 High School
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5
High School Of Sports Management2630 BENSON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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6
International High School At Lafayette2630 BENSON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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7
John Dewey High School50 Avenue X
9–12 High School
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8
Leaders High School2630 BENSON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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9
Liberation Diploma Plus2865 West 19 Street
9–12 High School
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10
Life Academy High School For Business And Technology2630 BENSON AVENUE
9–12 High School
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11
P.S. 3703000 WEST 1 STREET
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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12
P.S. K721 - Brooklyn Occupational Training Center64 AVENUE X
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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13
P.S. K7711075 OCEAN VIEW AVENUE
Pre-K / 3-KK–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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14
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies521 WEST AVENUE
9–12 High School
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15
Abraham Lincoln High School2800 OCEAN PARKWAY
9–12 High School
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16
William E. Grady Career And Technical Education High School25 Brighton 4 Road
9–12 High School
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17
Brighton Academy (ALC)25 BRIGHTON 4TH ROAD
6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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18
Brooklyn'S Daily Discovery Pre-K Center2202 60th Street
K–5 Elementary6–8 Middle School9–12 High School
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best high school in District 21?
- Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School ranks highest by overall rating (61/100), ahead of Kingsborough Early College School. The best fit depends on your child — set your family's priorities for a personalized match.
- How many high schools are in District 21?
- There are 18 high schools in District 21.
- How are these schools ranked?
- By overall rating — the NYC DOE quality composite (on a /100 scale). Run a Smart Match to weigh academics, diversity, programs, commute, and special-education needs against your family's priorities.
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