New York City Geographic District #20 School District

New York City Geographic District #20 serves 46,673 students across 45 ranked schools in Brooklyn. The district's average school score of 6.8 out of 10 reflects a broad, diverse system where standout schools cluster near the top of the rating scale. Parents have real choices here — the gap between the district average and its highest-rated schools is significant, making school selection worth careful attention.

At the elementary level, the district performs well above its own average. PS 48 Mapleton leads the entire district with a 9.0 out of 10, the highest score among all 45 ranked schools. PS 200 Benson School follows at 8.2, and PS 205 Clarion rounds out the top elementary tier at 8.0. All three score well clear of the district's 6.8 average, giving families in their attendance zones access to some of the strongest elementary options in the system. The concentration of high-scoring elementary schools signals a pipeline worth tracking as students move into higher grades.

Middle school is anchored by JHS 220 John J. Pershing, rated 8.0 out of 10 — again outpacing the district average by a full 1.2 points. At the high school level, the High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology earns a 7.9, making it one of the stronger specialized options in the district. Its career-focused curriculum in communications and technology gives it a distinct identity compared to a traditional comprehensive high school.

For parents comparing District #20 against other New York City districts, the key numbers are the 9.0 ceiling and the 6.8 floor. The best schools here compete with top-rated schools citywide, but the average score means quality is uneven across the full roster of 45 schools. Families willing to research attendance zones and school-level scores will find genuine high performers — PS 48 Mapleton in particular stands out as a benchmark school. With nearly 47,000 students enrolled, the district has the scale to offer variety, and the data shows that variety includes some consistently strong options worth prioritizing.